Jeremiah 22:15
King James VersionSource notes
“Shalt thou reign, because thou closest in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, then well with him?”
Context
12But he shall die in the place whither they have led him captive, and shall see this land no more.
13Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; useth his neighbour’s service without wages, and giveth him not for his work;
14That saith, I will build me a wide house and large chambers, and cutteth him out windows; and cieled with cedar, and painted with vermilion.
15Shalt thou reign, because thou closest in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, then well with him?
16He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then well not this to know me? saith the LORD.
17But thine eyes and thine heart not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do
18Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, Ah lord! or, Ah his glory!