Jeremiah 14:17-22 - The Nation Hopes In Yahweh
17 "And deliver this message to them: "Let tears run down my face, night and day, and don't let them stop, because my virgin daughter my people will be broken with a powerful blow, with a severe wound. 18 If I go out into the field, I see those slain by the sword! If I go into the city, I see the ravages of the famine! Indeed, both prophet and priest ply their trade in the land, but they don't know anything.'"
19 Have you completely rejected Judah? Do you despise Zion? Why have you struck us, so that there is no healing for us? We hoped for peace, but no good came, for a time of healing, but there was only terror. 20 We acknowledge, LORD, our wickedness, the guilt of our ancestors. Indeed, we have sinned against you. 21 For the sake of your name don't despise us. Don't dishonor your glorious throne. Remember, don't break your covenant with us! 22 Can any of the worthless gods of the nations make it rain? Can the heavens themselves bring forth showers? Aren't you the one who does this, LORD our God? So we hope in you, for you are the one who does all these things.