Jeremiah 2:16-18

Good News Translation

¹⁶ Yes, the people of Memphis and Tahpanhes
    have cracked his skull.
¹⁷ Israel, you brought this on yourself
    You deserted me, the Lord your God,
    while I was leading you along the way.
¹⁸ What do you think you will gain by going to Egypt
    to drink water from the Nile?
What do you think you will gain by going to Assyria
    to drink water from the Euphrates?