12. Their households, their fields, and their wiveswill be turned over to others.I will use my power against those who live in the land,”declares the Lord.
13. “All of them, from the least important to the most important,are eager to make money dishonestly.All of them, from prophets to priests, act deceitfully.
14. They treat my people’s wounds as though they were not serious, saying,‘Everything is alright! Everything is alright!’But it’s not alright.
15. Are they ashamed when they do disgusting things?No, they’re not ashamed.They don’t even know how to blush.So they will die with those who die.They will be brought down when I punish them,” says the Lord.
16. This is what the Lord says:Stand at the crossroads and look.Ask which paths are the old, reliable paths.Ask which way leads to blessings.Live that way, and find a resting place for yourselves.But you said that you wouldn’t live that way.
17. I posted watchmen over you.Pay attention to the sound of the ram’s horn.But you said that you wouldn’t pay attention.