1. I am sought of them that asked not for me; I am found of them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name.
2. I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, who walk in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts;
3. A people that provoke me to anger continually to my face; that sacrifice in gardens, and burn incense upon altars of brick;
4. Who remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, who eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;
5. Who say, Stand by yourself, come not near to me; for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in my nostrils, a fire that burns all the day.
6. Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will repay, even repay into their bosom,
7. Your iniquities, and the iniquities of your fathers together,
8. Thus says the LORD,