1. This is what the Lord says:Where are your mother’s divorce papers?Did I give her any to get rid of her?To which of my creditors did I sell you?You were sold because of your sins.I got rid of your mother because of your rebellion.
2. Why was no one here when I came?Why was no one here to answer when I called?Am I too weak to reclaim you?Don’t I have the power to rescue you?I dry up the sea with my command,and I turn rivers into deserts.Their fish stink because there is no water,and people die of thirst.
3. I clothe the heavens in darknessand cover them with sackcloth.
4. The Almighty Lord will teach me what to say,so I will know how to encourage weary people.Morning after morning he will wake meto listen like a student.