Jeremiah 2:20-22 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

20. The Sovereign Lord says,“Israel, long ago you rejected my authority;you refused to obey me and worship me.On every high hilland under every green treeyou worshipped fertility gods.

21. I planted you like a choice vinefrom the very best seed.But look what you have become!You are like a rotten, worthless vine.

22. Even if you washed with the strongest soap,I would still see the stain of your guilt.

Jeremiah 2