What does Jeremiah 5:17 mean?

They'll eat up your crops and your food. They'll devour your sons and daughters, your flocks and herds, your vineyards and fig trees. They'll destroy your fortified towns that you trust to keep you safe. Jeremiah 5:17 - Modern Text Bible

(The invaders will strip the land bare, taking everything people depend on, including their children and their sense of security.)