5. and I, the Lord, will speak.I was never unfairto your ancestors,but they left meand became worthlessby following worthless idols.
6. Your ancestors refusedto ask for my help,though I had rescued themfrom Egyptand led them througha treacherous, barren desert,where no one livesor dares to travel.
7. I brought you here to my land,where food is abundant,but you made my land filthywith your sins.
8. The priests who teach my lawsdon't care to know me.Your leaders rebel against me;your prophetsgive messages from Baaland worship false gods.
9. I will take you to courtand accuse youand your descendants