What does Jeremiah 44:17 mean?

'Instead, we're going to do exactly what we promised: we'll keep burning incense to the Queen of Heaven and pouring out drink offerings to her, just like we and our ancestors, our kings and officials, did in Judah and Jerusalem. Back then, we had plenty of food, we were well off, and nothing bad happened to us.' Jeremiah 44:17 - Modern Text Bible

(They insist on continuing their idol worship, claiming that things were better for them when they did so.)