Jeremiah 2:17
Have you not brought this on yourself
What it says
The LORD asks whether Israel has not brought this on herself by forsaking Him while He led her.
What it is doing
This verse gives the reason for the nation's condition.
In context
14Is Israel a slave? 15The young lions have roared at him; 16The men of Memphis and Tahpanhes 17Have you not brought this on yourself 18Now what will you gain on your way to Egypt 19Your own evil will discipline you; 20“For long ago you broke your yoke 21I had planted you like a choice vine 22Although you wash with lye