5. Why, then, have the people of Judah gone the wrong way?And why do the people of Jerusalem not turn back?They believe their own lies.They refuse to turn around and come back.
6. I have listened to them very carefully.But they do not say what is right.They do not feel sorry about their wicked ways.The people don’t think about the bad things they have done.Each person goes his own way.He is like a horse charging into a battle.
7. Even the birds in the skyknow the right times to do things.The storks, doves, swifts and thrushesknow when it is time to migrate.But my people don’t knowwhat the Lord wants them to do!
8. “‘You keep saying, “We are wise.This is because we have the teachings of the Lord.”But actually, those who copy the Scriptureshave written lies with their pens.
9. These wise men refused to listen to the word of the Lord.So they are not really wise at all.They will be ashamed.They will be shocked and trapped.