11. I'll stop Israel's celebrations—no more New Moon Festivals,Sabbaths, or other feasts.
12. She said, “My lovers gave mevineyards and fig treesas payment for sex.”Now I, the Lord, will ruinher vineyards and fig trees;they will become clumps of weedseaten by wild animals.
13. I'll punish her for the daysshe worshipped Baaland burnt incense to him.I'll punish her for the timesshe forgot about meand wore jewellery and ringsto attract her lovers.I, the Lord, have spoken!
14. Israel, I, the Lord,will lure you into the desertand speak gently to you.
15. I will return your vineyards,and then Trouble Valleywill become Hopeful Valley.You will say “Yes” to meas you did in your youth,when leaving Egypt.