World English Bible
Jeremiah 2:34
“Also the blood of the souls of the innocent poor is found in your skirts. You did not find them breaking in; but it is because of all these things.”
Verse in context — Jeremiah 2
32
Can a virgin forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? Yet my people have forgotten me for days without number.
33
How well you prepare your way to seek love! Therefore you have taught even the wicked women your ways.
34
Also the blood of the souls of the innocent poor is found in your skirts. You did not find them breaking in; but it is because of all these things.
35
Yet you said, 'I am innocent. Surely his anger has turned away from me.' "Behold, I will judge you, because you say, 'I have not sinned.
36
Why do you go about so much to change your way? You will be ashamed of Egypt also, as you were ashamed of Assyria.
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Warnings of Jerusalem’s fall and promises of a new covenant.
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