24. a wild donkey bred in the wilderness,Sniffing the wind in her desire—who can restrain her lust?None seeking her need tire themselves;in her time they will find her.
25. Stop wearing out your feetand parching your throat!But you say, “No use! No!How I love these strangers,after them I must go.”
26. As the thief is shamed when caught,so shall the house of Israel be shamed:They, their kings, their princes,their priests and their prophets;
27. They say to a piece of wood, “You are my father,”and to a stone, “You gave me birth.”They turn their backs to me, not their faces;yet in their time of trouble they cry out,“Rise up and save us!”
28. Where are the gods you made for yourselves?Let them rise up!Will they save you in your time of trouble?For as numerous as your citiesare your gods, O Judah!And as many as the streets of Jerusalemare the altars you have set up for Baal.
29. Why are you arguing with me?You have all rebelled against me—oracle of the Lord.