What does Jeremiah 44:23 mean?

You brought this disaster on yourselves because you kept burning incense and sinned against the Lord. You wouldn’t listen, you wouldn’t follow his instructions or his laws. That’s why all this happened to you, just like you see now. Jeremiah 44:23 - Modern Text Bible

(Jeremiah makes it clear: their suffering is the direct result of ignoring God and refusing to change.)