Jeremiah 13:9-11

Good News Translation

⁹ “This is how I will destroy the pride of Judah and the great pride of Jerusalem. ¹⁰ These evil people have refused to obey me. They have been as stubborn and wicked as ever, and have worshiped and served other gods. So then, they will become like these shorts that are no longer any good. ¹¹ Just as shorts fit tightly around the waist, so I intended all the people of Israel and Judah to hold tightly to me. I did this so that they would be my people and would bring praise and honor to my name; but they would not obey me.”