What does Jeremiah 14:18 mean?

If I go out into the fields, I see people killed by swords. If I walk into the city, I see people dying from hunger. Even prophets and priests wander around, not knowing what to do. Jeremiah 14:18 - Modern Text Bible

(Jeremiah describes the devastation everywhere—death in the countryside, starvation in the city, and even the spiritual leaders are lost and helpless.)