Jeremiah 2:26-28

New International Reader's Version

²⁶ “A thief is dishonored when he is caught.
    And you people of Israel are filled with shame.
Your kings and officials are dishonored.
    So are your priests and your prophets.
²⁷ You say to a piece of wood, ‘You are my father.’
    You say to a stone, ‘You are my mother.’
You have turned your backs to me.
    You refuse to look at me.
But when you are in trouble, you say,
    ‘Come and save us!’
²⁸ Then where are the gods you made for yourselves?
    Let them come when you are in trouble!
    Let them save you if they can!
Judah, you have as many gods
    as you have towns.