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Jeremiah 14:22
Can the worthless idols of the nations bring rain?
from A Prayer for Mercy, Jeremiah 14:19-22
What it says

No worthless idol or heaven can send rain; only the LORD can do this, so the people wait for Him alone.

What it is doing

This verse closes the chapter by rejecting false hopes and resting all expectation on the LORD.

In context

19Have You rejected Judah completely? 20We acknowledge our wickedness, O LORD, 21For the sake of Your name do not despise us; 22Can the worthless idols of the nations bring rain?