Jeremiah 2:26-30

26“As the thief is ashamed when he is found out, So is the house of Israel ashamed; They and their kings and their princes, and their priests and their prophets,

27Saying 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. But in the time of their trouble They will say, ‘Arise and save us.’

28But 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 according to the number of your cities Are your gods, O Judah.

29“Why will you plead with Me? You all have transgressed against Me,” says the Lord.

30“In vain I have chastened your children; They received no correction. Your sword has devoured your prophets Like a destroying lion.