15. Call upon Me in the day of trouble. When I rescue you, you will honor Me.”
16. But to the wicked, God says: “What are you doing, reciting My laws and taking My covenant in your mouth?
17. For you hate discipline, and you cast My words behind you.
18. When you see a thief, you are pleased with him, and your portion is with adulterers.
19. You have unleashed your mouth for evil and harnessed your tongue for deceit.
20. You sit, speaking against your brother, slandering your own mother’s son.
21. These things you have done— Should I keep silent? You thought I was just like you— but I reprove you, and set the case before your eyes.
22. Now consider this, you who forget God. Or else I will tear you in pieces with no one to rescue you.