Jeremiah 12:8 in the World English Bible
My heritage has become to me as a lion in the forest. She has uttered her voice against me. Therefore I have hated her.
Context
7 I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies.
8 Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest; it crieth out against me: therefore have I hated it.
9 Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour.