Jeremiah 2:24-26

Good News Translation

²⁴     rushing into the desert.^[a]
When she is in heat, who can control her?
No male that wants her has to trouble himself;
    she is always available in mating season.
²⁵ Israel, don't wear your feet out,
    or let your throat become dry
    from chasing after other gods.
But you say, ‘No! I can't turn back.
    I have loved foreign gods
    and will go after them.’”