12. I'll punish the people of Judahand give to otherstheir houses and fields,as well as their wives.I, the Lord, have spoken.
13. Everyone is greedy and dishonest,whether poor or rich.Even the prophets and priestscannot be trusted.
14. All they ever offerto my deeply wounded peopleare empty hopes for peace.
15. They should be ashamedof their disgusting sins,but they don't even blush.And so, when I punish Judah,they will end up on the ground,dead like everyone else.I, the Lord, have spoken.
16. The Lord said:My people, when you stoodat the crossroads,I told you, “Follow the roadyour ancestors took,and you will find peace.”But you refused.
17. I also sent prophetsto warn you of danger,but when they sounded the alarm,you paid no attention.