8. The priests did not say, ‘Where is the Lord?’ Those who handle the law did not know me; the shepherds transgressed against me; the prophets prophesied by Baaland went after things that do not profit.
9. “Therefore I still contend with you,declares the Lord,and with your children’s children I will contend.
10. For cross to the coasts of Cyprus and see,or send to Kedar and examine with care;see if there has been such a thing.
11. Has a nation changed its gods, even though they are no gods?But my people have changed their gloryfor that which does not profit.
12. Be appalled, O heavens, at this;be shocked, be utterly desolate,declares the Lord,
13. for my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me,the fountain of living waters,and hewed out cisterns for themselves,broken cisterns that can hold no water.