10. Jerusalem, your rulers are like those of Sodom.Your people are like those of Gomorrah.Hear the word of the Lord.Listen to the teachings of our God!
11. The Lord says,“I do not want all these sacrifices you give me.I have had enough of your sacrificesof male sheep and fat from fine animals.I am not pleasedby the blood of bulls, sheep and goats.
12. You come to meet with me.But who asked you to doall this running in and out?
13. Don’t continue bringing me worthless sacrifices!I hate the incense you burn.I can’t stand your New Moons, Sabbaths and other feast days.I can’t stand the evil you do in holding your holy meetings.
14. I hate your New Moon feastsand your other yearly feasts.They have become like heavy weights on me.I am tired of carrying them.
15. You will raise your arms in prayer to me.But I will refuse to look at you.Even if you say many prayers,I will not listen to you.It’s because your hands are full of blood.