Jeremiah 11:16-18

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¹⁶ I, the Lord, called you a beautiful olive tree.
    It was a tree that gave lots of good fruit.
But now I will destroy you with fire.
    The flames will make a loud noise.
    All your branches will be useless.
¹⁷ I, the Lord Almighty, planted you in the land, like a tree.
    But now you have caused me to be angry.
You nations of Israel and Judah have done evil things.
    And you have offered sacrifices to Baal.
So now I have decided to punish you with great trouble.’