"Why will you plead with Me? You all have transgressed against Me," says the LORD.
Jeremiah 2:29
Surrounding context
2:28 But where are your gods that you have made for yourselves? Let them arise, If they can save you in the time of your trouble; For according to the number of your cities Are your gods, O Judah.
2:29 "Why will you plead with Me? You all have transgressed against Me," says the LORD.
2:30 "In vain I have chastened your children; They received no correction. Your sword has devoured your prophets Like a destroying lion.