Jeremiah 27:17

Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city be laid waste?
— Jeremiah 27:17, King James Version

In other translations

World English Bible (WEB)

Don't listen to them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: why should this city become a desolation?

American Standard Version (ASV)

Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city become a desolation?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Ye do not hearken unto them, serve the king of Babylon, and live. Why is this city a waste?