Jeremiah 2:8-10

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁸ [Even] the priests did not say, Where is the Lord? And those who handle the law [given by God to Moses] knew Me not. The rulers and secular shepherds also transgressed against Me, and the prophets prophesied by [the authority and in the name of] Baal and followed after things that do not profit.

⁹ Therefore I will still contend with you [by inflicting further judgments on you], says the Lord, and with your children’s children will I contend.

¹⁰ For cross over to the coasts of Cyprus [to the west] and see, send also to Kedar [to the east] and carefully consider; and see whether there has been such a thing as this: