26. As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets,
27. Saying to a tree, You are my father; and to a stone, You have brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us.
28. But where are your gods that you have made yourself? let them arise, if they can save you in the time of your trouble: for according to the number of your cities are your gods, O Judah.
29. Why will you plead with me? you all have transgressed against me,
30. In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword has devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.
31. O generation, see you the word of the LORD. Have I been a wilderness unto Israel? a land of darkness? why say my people, We are lords; we will come no more unto you?
32. Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.
33. Why beautify your way to seek love? therefore have you also taught the wicked ones your ways.
34. Also on your skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but plainly upon all these things.
35. Yet you say, Because I am innocent, surely his anger shall turn from me. Behold, I will plead with you, because you say, I have not sinned.
36. Why gad you about so much to change your way? you also shall be ashamed of Egypt, as you were ashamed of Assyria.
37. Yea, you shall go forth from him, with your hands upon your head: for the LORD has rejected your trusted ones, and you shall not prosper in them.