1. Now listen to what the Lord is saying:Rise, plead your case before the mountains,and let the hills hear your voice.
2. Listen to the Lord’s lawsuit, you mountains and enduring foundations of the earth, because the Lord has a case against His people, and He will argue it against Israel.
3. My people, what have I done to you, or how have I wearied you? Testify against Me!
4. Indeed, I brought you up from the land of Egyptand redeemed you from that place of slavery. I sent Moses, Aaron, and Miriam ahead of you.
5. My people,remember what Balak king of Moab proposed,what Balaam son of Beor answered him, and what happened from the Acacia Grove to Gilgal so that you may acknowledgethe Lord’s righteous acts.
6. What should I bring before the Lord when I come to bow before God on high?Should I come before Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves?