Letter of Jeremiah 2-4

Common English Bible

² When you enter Babylon, you will be there a long time, as long as seven generations. Afterward, I will bring you out from there peacefully. ³ In Babylon you will see gods of silver, gold, and wood paraded on the Babylonians’ shoulders. These gods inspire awe among the people. ⁴ Be careful that you don’t become like the Gentiles,^[a] letting fear of these gods grip you,