9. The Lord of heaven’s armiesallowed a few of our people to live.Otherwise we would have been completely destroyedlike the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
10. Jerusalem, your rulers are like those of Sodom.Your people are like those of Gomorrah.Hear the word of the Lord.Listen to the teachings of our God!
11. The Lord says,“I do not want all these sacrifices you give me.I have had enough of your sacrificesof male sheep and fat from fine animals.I am not pleasedby the blood of bulls, sheep and goats.
12. You come to meet with me.But who asked you to doall this running in and out?