Letter of Jeremiah 1:4

4 There in Babylon you will see gods made of wood, silver, and gold - gods which people carry on their shoulders and which fill the heathen with fear.

Letter of Jeremiah 1:4 In-Context

2 You have sinned against God. That is why you are about to be taken away as prisoners to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar.

3 You will remain there in exile for many years, as long as seven generations; then God will lead you peacefully home from Babylon.

4 There in Babylon you will see gods made of wood, silver, and gold - gods which people carry on their shoulders and which fill the heathen with fear.

5 You must be careful never to imitate those Gentiles. Don't let their gods fill you with fear when you see them being carried in procession and being worshiped.

6 Instead, say to yourselves, "It is you alone, Lord, that we must worship."