8. “The priests fed on the people’s sins. They wanted more and more of their sin offerings.
9. So the priests are no different from the people. I will punish them for the things they did. I will pay them back for the wrong things they did.
10. They will eat, but they will not be satisfied. They will commit sexual sins, but they will not have babies. This is because they left the Lord and became like prostitutes.
11. “Sexual sins, strong drink, and new wine ruin a person’s ability to think straight.
12. My people are asking pieces of wood for advice. They think those sticks will answer them! They have chased after those false gods like prostitutes and have left their own God.