2. I said to all the people of Judah and of Jerusalem,
3. “For 23 years, from the thirteenth year that Josiah son of Amon was king of Judah until this very day, the Lord has spoken to me, and I have never failed to tell you what he said. But you have paid no attention.
4. You would not listen or pay attention, even though the Lord has continued to send you his servants the prophets.
36-37. You moan and cry out in distress because the Lord in his anger has destroyed your nation and left your peaceful country in ruins.