Jeremiah 45

Jeremiah 45:4

Behold, that which I have built will I break down, and that which I have planted I will pluck up, even this whole land.

I have determined to execute my decreed judgments against this whole land: it is not for thee to repine or be too much moved, at this just severity.

Jeremiah 45:5

And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not; for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the LORD: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.

And is it time for thee now, in this extreme desolation and danger of all things, to be casting for any great matters for thyself? for, behold, I will bring a common destruction upon this people round about; and thou mayest think thyself well dealt with, if thou canst go away with thy life: this is the best booty that thou canst hope for, which way soever thou goest.