8. My people Zion are left like a hut in a vineyard,like a shack in a cucumber field,like a city under attack.”
9. If the Lord of Armies hadn’t left us a few survivors,we would have been like Sodom and Gomorrah.
10. Listen to the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom!Pay attention to the teachings from our God, you people of Gomorrah!
11. The Lord asks, “What do your many animal sacrifices mean to me?I’ve had enough of your burnt offerings of ramsand enough fat from your fattened calves.I’m not pleased with the blood of bulls, lambs, or male goats.
12. When you appear in my presence,who asked you to trample on my courtyards?
13. Don’t bring any more worthless grain offerings.Your incense is disgusting to me,so are your New Moon Festivals, your days of worship,and the assemblies you call.I can’t stand your evil assemblies.
14. I hate your New Moon Festivals and your appointed festivals.They’ve become a burden to me,and I’m tired of putting up with them.