en_tn_condensed/jer/04/22.md

For the foolishness of my people ... do not know to do good.

It can be stated clearly that Yahweh says this. This is probably his reply to Jeremiah, telling why the battle is still happening. Alternate translation: "Yahweh replied, 'It is because of the foolishness of my people ... do not know to do good.'" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

idiotic people

"stupid people"