5. For they go up to their roofsand bow down to the sun, moon, and stars.They claim to follow the lord,but then they worship Molech, too.
6. And I will destroy those who used to worship mebut now no longer do.They no longer ask for the lord’s guidanceor seek my blessings.”
7. Stand in silence in the presence of the Sovereign lord,for the awesome day of the lord’s judgment is near.The lord has prepared his people for a great slaughterand has chosen their executioners.
8. “On that day of judgment,”says the lord,“I will punish the leaders and princes of Judahand all those following pagan customs.
9. Yes, I will punish those who participate in pagan worship ceremonies,and those who fill their masters’ houses with violence and deceit.
10. “On that day,” says the lord,“a cry of alarm will come from the Fish Gateand echo throughout the New Quarter of the city.And a great crash will sound from the hills.
11. Wail in sorrow, all you who live in the market area,for all the merchants and traders will be destroyed.