1 God said, “Listen, Israel.” 2 God said, “Do not copy other countries. Do not be scared of the sky signs like sun and stars. Other people are scared.” ☀️⭐️ 3 People cut a tree and make a wood statue. 4 They decorate the statue with silver and gold. They use a nail and a hammer so it will not fall. 5 The statue is like a scarecrow. It cannot talk. It must be carried. Do not fear it. It cannot help or hurt. ♂️ 6 God, no one is like You. You are big and strong. 7 All people should respect You, King of all. You are the best. 8 People who make fake gods are not wise. The fake god is only wood. 9 They bring silver and gold. They dress the statue in blue and purple. People make it with their hands. ✋ 10 But God is the real God. He is alive. He is King for all time. When He is angry, the earth shakes. 11 Say this: “The fake gods who did not make sky and land will be gone.” ⛅️❌ 12 God made the earth with power. He set the world in place. He spread the sky. ✨ 13 God speaks, and clouds and rain come. He makes lightning and wind. ️️️ 14 People are silly when they trust fake gods. The maker feels bad. The fake gods have no breath. 15 The fake gods are nothing. In trouble, they break. 16 The God of Jacob is not like them. He made all things. Israel is His own people. His name is God. ✨ 17 Pack your bag, people. A big army is near. 18 God says, “I will throw out the people of this land now. It will hurt.” ✋➡️ 19 Jeremiah said, “I am hurt. It is very bad. I must take it.” 20 My tent is torn. My ropes are cut. My kids are gone. No one can set my tent now. ⛺ 21 The leaders did not seek God. They were not wise. The people were spread out. ♀️♂️ 22 News comes from the north. A big noise and army come. The towns of Judah will be empty. Wild dogs will live there. ️ 23 Jeremiah prayed, “God, I know I cannot lead my way. Please guide my steps.” 24 “God, please teach me and fix me, but be gentle. Do not be too angry.” 25 “God, pour Your anger on countries that do not know You. They hurt Jacob’s people. They broke his land.”