Jeremiah

Warnings about Jerusalem's destruction due to unfaithfulness, with promises of a new covenant. ... click to read full summary of this book.

In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.

I tried to punish your kids, but it didn't work; they didn't listen. Your own sword has killed your spiritual leaders, just like a fierce animal.

* Work in progress - there may be occasional inaccuracies