Jeremiah 2:26-29
World English Bible
26 As the thief is ashamed when he is found,
so the house of Israel is ashamed:
they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets,
27 who tell wood, ‘You are my father,’
and a stone, ‘You have given 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 yourselves?
Let them arise, if they can save you in the time of your trouble;
for you have as many gods as you have towns, O Judah.
29 “Why will you contend with me?
You all have transgressed against me,” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 2:26-29
Christian Standard Bible
26 Like the shame of a thief when he is caught,
so the house of Israel has been put to shame.(A)
They, their kings, their officials,
their priests, and their prophets(B)
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,(C)
yet in their time of disaster(D) they beg,
“Rise up and save us!”
28 But where are your gods you made for yourself?
Let them rise up and save you(E)
in your time of disaster if they can,
for your gods are as numerous as your cities, Judah.
Judgment Deserved
29 Why do you bring a case against me?(F)
All of you have rebelled against me.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
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