1. Righteous people die,and no one cares.Loyal people are taken away,and no one understands.Righteous people are spared when evil comes.
2. When peace comes,everyone who has lived honestly will rest on his own bed.
3. But you—come here,you children of witches,you descendants of adulterers and prostitutes!
4. Whom are you making fun of?Whom are you making a face at?Whom are you sticking out your tongue at?Aren’t you rebellious children,descendants of liars?
5. You burn with lust under oak treesand under every large tree.You slaughter children in the valleysand under the cracks in the rocks.
6. Your idols are among the smooth stones in the ravine.They are your destiny.You have given them wine offeringsand sacrificed grain offerings to them.Do you think I am pleased with all this?
7. You’ve made your bed on a high and lofty mountain.You’ve gone to offer sacrifices there.
8. You’ve set up your idols beside doors and doorposts.You’ve uncovered yourself to the idols.You’ve distanced yourself from me.You’ve made your bed with them.You’ve made a deal with those you have pleasure with in bed.You’ve seen them naked.
9. You’ve journeyed to the king with perfumed oilsand put on plenty of perfume.You’ve sent your ambassadors far awayand sent them down to Sheol.
10. You’ve tired yourself out with many journeys.You didn’t think that it was hopeless.You’ve found renewed strength,so you didn’t faint.
11. Whom did you dread and fear so much that you lied to me?You haven’t remembered me or cared about me.I’ve been silent for a long time.Is that why you don’t fear me?
12. I’ll tell you about your righteous ways and what you have done,but they won’t help you.