Then they will answer, "Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshiped other gods and served them."'
Jeremiah 22:9
Surrounding context
22:8 And many nations will pass by this city; and everyone will say to his neighbor, "Why has the LORD done so to this great city?'
22:9 Then they will answer, "Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshiped other gods and served them."'
22:10 Weep not for the dead, nor bemoan him; Weep bitterly for him who goes away, For he shall return no more, Nor see his native country.