Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Isaiah 57:5-13 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

5. All you think about is sexunder those green treeswhere idols are worshipped.You sacrifice your childrenon altars built in valleysunder rocky slopes.

6. You have chosen to worshipidols made of stone;you have given them offeringsof wine and grain.Should I be pleased?

7. You have spread out your bedson the tops of high mountains,where you sacrifice to idols.

8. Even in your homesyou have placed pagan symbolsall around your huge beds.Yes, you have rejected me,sold yourselves to your lovers,and gone to bed with them.

9. You smear on olive oiland all kinds of perfumeto worship the god Molech.You even seek advicefrom spirits of the dead.

10. Though you tired yourself outby running after idols,you refused to stop.Your desires were so strongthat they kept you going.

11. Did you forget about meand become unfaithfulbecause you were more afraidof someone else?Have I been silent so longthat you no longer fear me?

12. You think you're so good,but I'll point out the truth.

13. Ask your idols to save youwhen you are in trouble.Be careful though—it takes only a faint breathto blow them over.But if you come to mefor protection,this land and my holy mountainwill always belong to you.