Matthew 23:37-39 - The Lament Over Jerusalem
37 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you kill the prophets and stone the messengers who are sent to you! How often I wanted to gather your children together, even as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings. But you were not willing! 38 Behold, your house is left desolate. 39 I tell you, you will not see me until you say, 'Blessed is he that comes in the name of Jehovah.' (Psalm 118:26)
31 Some Pharisees came to Jesus and warned him: You must leave and go somewhere else for Herod wants to kill you.
32 Jesus told them: Go tell that fox I cast out demons and heal people today and tomorrow. On the third day my work will be finished. 33 I must go on my way today, tomorrow and the following day. It would not be right that a prophet perish outside of Jerusalem.
34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets! You stone those sent to you. How often I would have gathered your children together, even as a hen gathers her own brood under her wings. But you would not have it! 35 Behold, your house is made desolate. I tell you, you shall not see me until you say blessed is he who comes in the name of Jehovah. (Psalm 118:26)