7. I, the Lord, will make them payfor their sins and for thoseof their ancestors—they have disgraced meby burning incenseon mountains.
8. Here is what the Lord says:A cluster of grapesthat produces wineis worth keeping!So, because of my servants,I won't destroy everyone.
9. I have chosen the peopleof Israel and Judah,and I will bless themwith many descendants.They will settle herein this land of mountains,and it will be theirs.
10. My people will worship me.Then the coastlands of Sharonand the land as faras Achor Valleywill turn into pasture landwhere cattle and sheepwill feed and rest.
11. What will I, the Lord, doif any of you reject meand my holy mountain?What will happen to youfor offering food and wineto the gods you call“Good Luck” and “Fate”?
12. Your luck will end!I will see to it that youare slaughtered with swords.You refused to answerwhen I called out;you paid no attentionto my instructions.Instead, you did what I hated,knowing it was wrong.
13. I, the Lord God, will givefood and drink to my servants,and they will celebrate.But all of you sinnerswill go hungry and thirsty,overcome with disgrace.