Jeremiah 2:26-30

26"As a thief is shamed when caught, so the house of Israel shall be shamed: they, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets,

27who say to a tree, 'You are my father,' and to a stone, 'You gave me birth.' For they have turned their back to me, and not their face. But in the time of their trouble they say, 'Arise and save us!'

28But where are your gods that you made for yourself? Let them arise, if they can save you, in your time of trouble; for as many as your cities are your gods, O Judah.

29"Why do you contend with me? You have all transgressed against me, declares the Lord.

30In vain have I struck your children; they took no correction; your own sword devoured your prophets like a ravening lion.