Jeremiah pours out his feelings over the terrible effects of the 18 - month siege of Jerusalem and laments: “The punishment for the error of the daughter of my people also becomes greater than the punishment for the sin of Sodom, which was overthrown as in a moment, and to which no hands turned helpfully. ”
Jeremija räägib tundeliselt 18 kuud kestnud Jeruusalemma piiramise tagajärgedest ning kurdab: „Mu rahva tütre süü on suurem kui Soodoma patt, mis paisati segi silmapilkselt, kätega aitamata! ”