Jeremiah 2:26

New Century Version

“A thief is ashamed when someone catches him stealing. In the same way, the family of Israel is ashamed— they, their kings, their officers, their priests, and their prophets.

Cross References

Ezra 9:7

From the days of our ancestors until now, our guilt has been great. Because of our sins, we, our kings, and our priests have been punished by the sword and captivity. Foreign kings have taken away our things and shamed us, even as it is today.

Psalm 97:7

Those who worship idols should be ashamed; they brag about their gods. All the gods should worship the Lord.

Isaiah 1:29

“You will be ashamed, because you have worshiped gods under the oak trees. You will be disgraced, because you have worshiped idols in your gardens.

Isaiah 44:11

The workmen who made them will be ashamed, because they are only human. If they all would come together, they would all be ashamed and afraid.

Isaiah 44:9

Some people make idols, but they are worth nothing. People treasure them, but they are useless. Those people are witnesses for the statues, but those people cannot see. They know nothing, so they will be ashamed.

Jeremiah 2:36

It is so easy for you to change your mind. Even Egypt will let you down, as Assyria let you down.

Jeremiah 22:22

Like a storm, my punishment will blow all your shepherds away and send your friends into captivity. Then you will really be ashamed and disgraced because of all the wicked things you did.

Jeremiah 32:32

I will destroy it, because of all the evil the people of Israel and Judah have done. The people, their kings and officers, their priests and prophets, all the people of Judah, and the people of Jerusalem have made me angry.

Jeremiah 4:9

“When this happens,” says the Lord, “the king and officers will lose their courage. The priests will be terribly afraid, and the prophets will be shocked!”

Jeremiah 48:27

Moab, you made fun of Israel. Israel was caught in the middle of a gang of thieves. When you spoke about Israel, you shook your head and acted as if you were better than it.

Ezekiel 16:54

so you may suffer disgrace and feel ashamed for all the things you have done. You even gave comfort to your sisters in their sins.

Ezekiel 22:26

Israel’s priests do cruel things to my teachings and do not honor my holy things. They make no difference between holy and unholy things, and they teach there is no difference between clean and unclean things. They do not remember my Sabbaths, so I am dishonored by them.

Zechariah 5:4

The Lord All-Powerful says, ‘I will send it to the houses of thieves and to those who use my name to make false promises. The scroll will stay in that person’s house and destroy it with its wood and stones.’ ”

Romans 6:21

You did evil things, and now you are ashamed of them. Those things only bring death.