Letter of Jeremiah 1:71

71 They do as much good as a thorn bush in a garden; instead of keeping birds away, they provide a perch for them. These gods are like a dead body thrown out into the darkness.

Letter of Jeremiah 1:71 In-Context

69 So it is absolutely clear that they are not gods - do not worship them.

70 These gods of theirs, made of wood and covered with silver and gold, are about as helpful as a scarecrow in a cucumber patch; they are no protection at all.

71 They do as much good as a thorn bush in a garden; instead of keeping birds away, they provide a perch for them. These gods are like a dead body thrown out into the darkness.

72 The purple linen robes they wear rot away, so we know that they are not gods. Finally they will be eaten by termites, and then no one anywhere will have any use for them.

73 The righteous person has an advantage over others; he does not own any idols, and they can never make a fool of him.