Jeremiah 11:14-16

New International Reader's Version

¹⁵ “I love the people of Judah.
    But they are working out their evil plans along with many others.
    So what are they doing in my temple?
Can meat that is offered to me keep me from punishing you?
    When you do evil things, you get a lot of pleasure from them.”

¹⁶ People of Judah, the Lord once called you a healthy olive tree.
    He thought its fruit was beautiful.
But now he will come with the roar of a mighty storm.
    He will set the tree on fire.
    And its branches will be broken.