Jeremiah 2:14-16

Common English Bible

¹⁴ Is Israel a slave,
    a servant by birth?
    If not, why then has he become prey?
¹⁵ Lions roar at him; they growl.
    They destroy his land
        and make his towns desolate
        until nothing is left.
¹⁶ As well, the people of Memphis and Tahpanhes
    lay open your scalp.