New American Bible, Revised Edition

Jeremiah 4:10-12 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

10. “Ah! Lord God,” they will say,“You really did deceive usWhen you said: You shall have peace,while the sword was at our very throats.”

11. At that time it will be saidto this people and to Jerusalem,A scorching wind from the bare heights comesthrough the wilderness toward my daughter, the people.Not to winnow, not to cleanse,

12. a strong wind from there comes at my bidding.Now I too pronouncesentence upon them.