Jeremiah 2:26-28

The Voice

²⁶     Like a thief caught in the act, the people of Israel will be put to shame:
        kings, leaders, priests, and prophets will be shamed.
²⁷     They say to a piece of wood, “You are my father”;
        they confess to a stone, “You gave me birth.”
    They have shunned Me, who gave them life—turning their backs
        instead of facing Me—
    But that will change when troubles come.
        That’s when they will cry out to Me, “Stand up for us, and save us!”
²⁸     O Judah, where will your pagan gods be then?
        You know, the ones you made yourself?
    Let them stand up on their own.
        See if they’re able to save you from your troubles.
    You have as many gods as villages, Judah. Now let them take care of you.