Ya‸ hkʼaˇ, ngaˬ ve chaw teˇ hpaˍ ngaˬ hta‸ leunˇ kʼai peuˬ. Yawˇ hui lehˬ, shaˉ ho‸ teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ sha hawnˉ tuˉ tanˇ piˇ chehˇ ve yoˬ. Yawˇ hui lehˬ, ya‸ kʼaw hkʼoˆ lo hkui htiˇ poˬ toˇ chehˇ ve yoˬ. Yawˇ hui lehˬ, da‸ ve ya‸ kʼaw awˬ piˍ hta‸ maˇ kʼaw‸ te toˇ-o. Cha‸ chiˆ ve venˇbaˆ ya‸ kʼaw hta‸ te toˇ chehˇ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is talking through the prophet Jeremiah. He says that His people have forgotten Him and are now worshiping false gods, which is like walking on a dangerous path instead of a safe one.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a favorite toy, but one day you forget it and start playing with something that doesn't work well. This makes you walk on a path with lots of bumps and holes instead of the smooth path you usually use. God is upset because His people forgot about Him and started following things that don't really help them.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah around 626-586 BCE. It was a time when the people of Judah were turning away from God and worshiping other gods, which led to their downfall.
Living It Out Today
A modern scenario could be someone who forgets the importance of faith and starts following unhealthy habits or harmful behaviors, thinking they'll find happiness but instead ending up in trouble.