Letter of Jeremiah 1:14

14 Like human judges they hold scepters in their hands, but they have no power to punish anyone who wrongs them.

Letter of Jeremiah 1:14 In-Context

12 But even though the gods are dressed in purple robes like kings, they still cannot keep themselves from being tarnished or protect themselves from termites.

13 When dust from the temple settles on their faces, someone has to wipe it off for them.

14 Like human judges they hold scepters in their hands, but they have no power to punish anyone who wrongs them.

15 Sometimes they have daggers and axes in their hands, but they cannot protect themselves from being destroyed in war or from being carried off by thieves.

16 All of this proves that they are not gods - do not worship them.