8. And to this people you shall say: Thus says the Lord: See, I am giving you a choice between the way to life and the way to death.
9. Whoever remains in this city shall die by the sword or famine or pestilence. But whoever leaves and surrenders to the Chaldeans who are besieging you shall live and escape with his life.
10. I have set my face against this city, for evil and not for good—oracle of the Lord. It shall be given into the power of the king of Babylon who shall set it on fire.
11. To the royal house of Judah:Hear the word of the Lord,
12. house of David!Thus says the Lord:Each morning dispense justice,rescue the oppressed from the hand of the oppressor,Or my fury will break out like fireand burn with no one to quench itbecause of your evil deeds.
13. Beware! I am against you, Ruler of the Valley,Rock of the Plain—oracle of the Lord.You say, “Who will attack us,who can storm our defenses?”
14. I will punish you—oracle of the Lord—as your deeds deserve!I will kindle a fire in its forestthat shall devour all its surroundings.