Jeremiah 2:2-4

New Century Version

‘I remember how faithful you were to me when you were a young nation.
    You loved me like a young bride.
You followed me through the desert,
    a land that had never been planted.
³ The people of Israel were holy to the Lord,
    like the firstfruits from his harvest.
Those who tried to hurt Israel were judged guilty.
    Disasters struck them,’” says the Lord.

⁴ Hear the word of the Lord, family of Jacob,
    all you family groups of Israel.