14. But why should I punish themfor their prostitution and adultery?For your men are doing the same thing,sinning with whores and shrine prostitutes.O foolish people! You refuse to understand,so you will be destroyed.
15. “Though you, Israel, are a prostitute,may Judah not be guilty of such things.Do not join the false worship at Gilgal or Beth-aven,and do not take oaths there in the lord’s name.
16. Israel is stubborn,like a stubborn heifer.So should the lord feed herlike a lamb in a lush pasture?
17. Leave Israel alone,because she is married to idolatry.
18. When the rulers of Israel finish their drinking,off they go to find some prostitutes.They love shame more than honor.
19. So a mighty wind will sweep them away.Their sacrifices to idols will bring them shame.