1. Now hear what the Lord says:“Get up; plead your case in front of the mountains.Let the hills hear your story.
2. Mountains, listen to the Lord’s complaint.Foundations of the earth, listen to the Lord.The Lord has a complaint against his people.He will prove that Israel is wrong.”
3. The Lord says, “My people, did I do something wrong to you?How did I make you tired of me?Tell me.
4. I brought you from the land of Egypt.I freed you from slavery.I sent Moses, Aaron and Miriam to you.
5. My people, rememberthe evil plans of Balak king of Moab.Remember what Balaam son of Beor told Balak.Remember what happened from Acacia to Gilgal.Then you will know the Lord does what is right!”
6. You say, “What can I bring with mewhen I come before the Lord?What can I bringwhen I bow before God on high?Should I come before the Lord with burnt offerings,with year-old calves?
7. Will the Lord be pleased with 1,000 male sheep?Will he be pleased with 10,000 rivers of oil?Should I give my first child for the evil I have done?Should I give my very own child for my sin?”