Jeremiah 2:25-27

New International Reader's Version

²⁶ “A thief is dishonored when he is caught.
    And you people of Israel are filled with shame.
Your kings and officials are dishonored.
    So are your priests and your prophets.
²⁷ You say to a piece of wood, ‘You are my father.’
    You say to a stone, ‘You are my mother.’
You have turned your backs to me.
    You refuse to look at me.
But when you are in trouble, you say,
    ‘Come and save us!’