The answer is addressed to the people. Jeremiah had prayed as their representative, but he must not intercede: for to the same degree that God was determined to punish them, to the same degree (thus) they love to continue their offence.” Compare Jeremiah 15:6 note.
Therefore the Lord ... - Translate:
“And Yahweh hath no pleasure in them:
Now will He remember their iniquity and visit their sins.”
Interference in their behalf is out of the question.