6. Even if you escape alive,you will end up in Egyptand be buried in Memphis.Your silver treasureswill be lost among weeds;thorns will sprout in your tents.
7. Israel, the time has come.You will get what you deserve,and you will know it.“Prophets are fools,” you say.“And God's messengersare mad.”Your terrible guilthas filled you with hatred.
8. Israel, the Lord sent meto look after you.But you trap his prophetsand flood his templewith your hatred.
9. You are brutal and corrupt,as were the men of Gibeah.But God remembers your sin,and you will be punished.