Jeremiah 2:2-4

EasyEnglish Bible

I remember how you used to love me when you were young.
    You loved me as a young wife loves her husband.
You followed me through the wilderness,
    where no crops were growing.
³ At that time, Israel belonged to me as my special people.
    They were like the first crops that grew on my land.
I promised to punish anyone who tried to hurt them.
    I sent great trouble to those who attacked you.
That is what I, the Lord, have said.” ’