26. Like the shame of a thief when he is caught,so the house of Israel has been put to shame. They, their kings, their officials,their priests, and their prophets
27. say to a tree, “You are my father,”and to a stone, “You gave birth to me.”For they have turned their back to Meand not their face, yet in their time of disaster they beg,“Rise up and save us! ”
28. But where are your gods you made for yourself?Let them rise up and save you in your time of disaster if they can,for your gods are as numerous as your cities, Judah.
29. Why do you bring a case against Me? All of you have rebelled against Me.This is the Lord’s declaration.
30. I have struck down your children in vain;they would not accept discipline. Your own sword has devoured your prophets like a ravaging lion.
31. Evil generation,pay attention to the word of the Lord!Have I been a wilderness to Israelor a land of dense darkness? Why do My people claim,“We will go where we want; we will no longer come to You”?