13 “This is what the Lord says:Ask among the nations if anyone has ever heard anything like this.The people of Israel have done a very horrible thing.
14 The rocky slopes of Lebanon are never without snow.The cool mountain streams never dry up.
15 But my people have forgotten me.They burn incense as an offering to worthless idols,and they stumble along the way, on the ancient path.They go on side roads and not on major highways.
16 Their land will become desolateand something to be hissed at forever.Everyone who will pass by it will be stunned and shake his head.
17 Like the east wind I will scatter them in front of the enemy.On the day of their disaster,I will show them my back, not my face.”
18 Then they said, “Let’s plot against Jeremiah, because the teachings of the priests, the advice of wise people, and the word of the prophets won’t disappear. Accuse him! Pay no attention to anything he says.”
19 Pay attention to me, O Lord,and listen to what my accusers say.