Jeremiah 2:26
As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets,
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. God brings a legal case against Israel: they have exchanged his glory for worthless idols, a unique sin among nations. Israel is like a choice vine that has become a wild vine, a wayward camel or wild donkey in heat. …
Other Translations
As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets;
As the shame of a thief when he is found, So put to shame have been the house of Israel, They, their kings, their heads, And their priests, and their prophets,
As the thief is shamed when he is taken, so is Israel shamed; they, their kings and their rulers, their priests and their prophets;
Cross References
Since the days of our fathers have we been in a great trespass unto this day; and for our iniquities …
Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all …
Neither have our kings, our princes, our priests, nor our fathers, kept thy law, nor hearkened unto thy commandments and …
Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be confounded for the gardens …
Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt be ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast …
For shame hath devoured the labour of our fathers from our youth; their flocks and their herds, their sons and …
We lie down in our shame, and our confusion covereth us: for we have sinned against the Lord our God, …
Because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done …