Jeremiah 5:7-9

New International Reader's Version

⁷ The Lord says, “Jerusalem, why should I forgive you?
    Your people have deserted me.
They have made their promises in the names of gods
    that are not really gods at all.
I supplied everything they needed.
    But they committed adultery.
    Large crowds went to the houses of prostitutes.
⁸ Your people are like stallions that have plenty to eat.
    Their sinful desires are out of control.
    Each of them goes after another man’s wife.
⁹ Shouldn’t I punish them for this?”
    announces the Lord.
“Shouldn’t I pay back the nation
    that does these things?