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13 “People of Judah, you have many idols—there are as many idols as there are towns in Judah. You have built many altars for worshiping that disgusting god Baal—there are as many altars as there are streets in Jerusalem.

14 “As for you, Jeremiah, don’t pray for these people of Judah. Don’t beg for them. Don’t say prayers for them. I will not listen. They will suffer and then call to me for help, but I will not listen.

15 “Judah is the one I love, but why is she in my temple?
    She has done too many evil things.
Judah, do you think vows and sacrifices will keep you from being destroyed?
    Will I then allow you to enjoy your evil ways?”

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