5. My people, rememberthe evil plans of Balak king of Moaband what Balaam son of Beor told Balak.Remember what happened from Acacia to Gilgalso that you will know the Lord does what is right!”
6. You say, “What can I bring with mewhen I come before the Lord,when I bow before God on high?Should I come before him with burnt offerings,with year-old calves?
7. Will the Lord be pleased with a thousand male sheep?Will he be pleased with ten thousand rivers of oil?Should I give my first child for the evil I have done?Should I give my very own child for my sin?”
8. The Lord has told you, human, what is good;he has told you what he wants from you:to do what is right to other people,love being kind to others,and live humbly, obeying your God.
9. The voice of the Lord calls to the city,and the wise person honors him.So pay attention to the rod of punishment;pay attention to the One who threatens to punish.
10. Are there still in the wicked housewicked treasuresand the cursed false measure?
11. Can I forgive people who cheat otherswith wrong weights and scales?
12. The rich people of the citydo cruel things.Its people tell lies;they do not tell the truth.