Jeremiah 2:3-5

Common English Bible

³ Israel was devoted to the Lord,
    the early produce of the harvest.
Whoever ate from it became guilty;
    disaster overtook them,
        declares the Lord.
⁴ Listen to the Lord’s word,
    people of Judah,
    all you families of the Israelite household.

What wrong did your ancestors find in me
    that made them wander so far?
They pursued what was worthless
    and became worthless.