21. I planted you like a choice vinefrom the very best seed.But look what you have become!You are like a rotten, worthless vine.
22. Even if you washed with the strongest soap,I would still see the stain of your guilt.
23. How can you say you have not defiled yourself,that you have never worshipped Baal?Look how you sinned in the valley;see what you have done.You are like a wild camel on heat,running about loose,
24. rushing into the desert.When she is on heat, who can control her?No male that wants her has to trouble himself;she is always available at mating time.
25. Israel, don't wear your feet out,or let your throat become dryfrom chasing after other gods.But you say, ‘No! I can't turn back.I have loved foreign godsand will go after them.’ ”
26. The Lord says, “Just as a thief is disgraced when caught, so all you people of Israel will be disgraced — your kings and officials, your priests and prophets.