Jeremiah 2:20-22

Good News Translation

“Israel, long ago you rejected my authority;
    you refused to obey me and worship me.
On every high hill
    and under every green tree
    you worshiped fertility gods.
²¹ I planted you like a choice vine
    from the very best seed.
But look what you have become!
    You are like a rotten, worthless vine.
²² Even if you washed with the strongest soap,
    I would still see the stain of your guilt.