1. I would like to heal Israel.But their sin can be seen by everyone.The wickedness of Israel is too well-known.They cheat one another.They break into other peoples’ houses.There are robberies in the streets.
2. It never enters their mindsthat I remember all their wicked deeds.The bad things they do are all around,and I can see their sins clearly.
3. “They make the king happy with their wickedness.They make their rulers glad with their lies.
4. But all of them are traitors.They are like an oven heated by a baker.While he mixes the dough,he does not stir up the flame.
5. They hold a festival day for the king.On that day the rulers become drunk with wine.The king joins in with those who had made evil plans.
6. They approach him with murder in mind.Their hearts are like a hot oven.All night long its fire is low.When morning comes, it is fanned into flame.
7. So all these people are as hot as an oven.Like a fire they destroy their rulers.Their kings fall one after another.And no one calls on me.