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.