Jeremiah 2:26-29
Modern English Version
26 As the thief is ashamed when he is found,
so is the house of Israel ashamed.
They, their kings, their officials,
and their priests, and their prophets
27 say to a tree, “You are my father.”
And to a stone, “You gave birth to me.”
For they have turned their back to Me,
and not their face.
But in the time of their trouble they will say,
“Arise and save us.”
28 But where are your gods that you have made for yourself?
Let them arise, if they can save you
in the time of your trouble;
for according to the number of your cities
are your gods, O Judah.
29 Why will you plead with Me?
You all have transgressed against Me,
says the Lord.
Jeremiah 2:26-29
Authorized (King James) Version
26 As the thief is ashamed when he is found,
so is the house of Israel ashamed;
they, their kings, their princes,
and their priests, and their prophets,
27 saying to a stock, Thou art my father;
and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth:
for they have turned their back unto me,
and not their face:
but in the time of their trouble they will say,
Arise, and save us.
28 But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee?
let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble:
for according to the number of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah.
29 Wherefore will ye plead with me?
ye all have transgressed against me, saith the Lord.
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