Jeremiah 2:26-29
New American Standard Bible
26 “Like the shame of a (A)thief when he is discovered,
So the house of Israel is shamed;
They, their kings, their leaders,
Their priests, and their prophets,
27 Who say to a tree, ‘You are my father,’
And to a stone, ‘You gave me birth.’
For they have turned their (B)backs to Me,
And not their faces;
But in the (C)time of their [a]trouble they will say,
‘Arise and save us!’
28 But where are your (D)gods
Which you made for yourself?
Let them arise, if they can (E)save you
In the time of your [b]trouble!
For (F)as many as the number of your cities
Are your gods, Judah.
29 “Why do you contend with Me?
You have (G)all revolted against Me,” declares the Lord.
Footnotes
- Jeremiah 2:27 Or evil
- Jeremiah 2:28 Or evil
Jeremiah 2:26-29
New Living Translation
26 “Israel is like a thief
who feels shame only when he gets caught.
They, their kings, officials, priests, and prophets—
all are alike in this.
27 To an image carved from a piece of wood they say,
‘You are my father.’
To an idol chiseled from a block of stone they say,
‘You are my mother.’
They turn their backs on me,
but in times of trouble they cry out to me,
‘Come and save us!’
28 But why not call on these gods you have made?
When trouble comes, let them save you if they can!
For you have as many gods
as there are towns in Judah.
29 Why do you accuse me of doing wrong?
You are the ones who have rebelled,”
says the Lord.
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