7. People of Judah,how can I forgive you?I gave you everything,but you abandoned meand worshipped idols.You men go to prostitutesand are unfaithfulto your wives.
8. You are no better than animals,and you always want sexwith someone else's wife.
9. Why shouldn't I punishthe people of Judah?
10. I will tell their enemies,“Go through my vineyard.Don't destroy the vines,but cut off the branches,because they are the peoplewho don't belong to me.”
11. In every way, Judah and Israelhave been unfaithful to me.
12-13. Their prophets lie and say,“The Lord won't punish us.We will have peaceand plenty of food.”They tell these lies in my name,so now they will be killed in waror starve to death.
14. I am the Lord God All-Powerful.Jeremiah, I will tell youexactly what to say.Your words will be a fire;Israel and Judahwill be the fuel.