Jeremiah 2:29-37

29Why do you bring a case against me? All of you have rebelled against me. This is the Lord’s declaration.

30I have struck down your children in vain; they would not accept discipline. Your own sword has devoured your prophets like a ravaging lion.

31Evil generation, pay attention to the word of the Lord! Have I been a wilderness to Israel or a land of dense darkness? Why do my people claim, “We will go where we want; we will no longer come to you”?

32Can a young woman forget her jewelry or a bride her wedding sash? Yet my people have forgotten me for countless days.

33How skillfully you pursue love; you also teach evil women your ways.

34Moreover, your skirts are stained with the blood of the innocent poor. You did not catch them breaking and entering. But in spite of all these things

35you claim, “I am innocent. His anger is sure to turn away from me.” But I will certainly judge you because you have said, “I have not sinned.”

36How unstable you are, constantly changing your ways! You will be put to shame by Egypt just as you were put to shame by Assyria.

37Moreover, you will be led out from here with your hands on your head since the Lord has rejected those you trust; you will not succeed even with their help.