Jeremiah 2:20-22
New Living Translation
20 “Long ago I broke the yoke that oppressed you
and tore away the chains of your slavery,
but still you said,
‘I will not serve you.’
On every hill and under every green tree,
you have prostituted yourselves by bowing down to idols.
21 But I was the one who planted you,
choosing a vine of the purest stock—the very best.
How did you grow into this corrupt wild vine?
22 No amount of soap or lye can make you clean.
I still see the stain of your guilt.
I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!
Jeremiah 2:20-22
English Standard Version
20 “For long ago I (A)broke your yoke
and burst your bonds;
but you said, (B)‘I will not serve.’
Yes, (C)on every high hill
and under every green tree
you bowed down (D)like a whore.
21 (E)Yet I planted you a choice vine,
wholly of pure seed.
(F)How then have you turned degenerate
and become a wild vine?
22 Though you wash yourself with lye
and use much soap,
(G)the stain of your guilt is still before me,
declares the Lord God.
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