The King James Version Bible

Jeremiah 4:20-26

  1. Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment.

  2. How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet?

  3. For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.

  4. I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.

  5. I beheld the mountains, and, lo, they trembled, and all the hills moved lightly.

  6. I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled.

  7. I beheld, and, lo, the fruitful place was a wilderness, and all the cities thereof were broken down at the presence of the LORD, and by his fierce anger.