1. "I permitted Myself to be sought by those who did not ask for Me; I permitted Myself to be found by those who did not seek Me. I said, 'Here am I, here am I,' To a nation which did not call on My name.
2. "I have spread out My hands all day long to a rebellious people, Who walk in the way which is not good, following their own thoughts,
3. A people who continually provoke Me to My face, Offering sacrifices in gardens and burning incense on bricks;
4. Who sit among graves and spend the night in secret places; Who eat swine's flesh, And the broth of unclean meat is in their pots.
5. "Who say, 'Keep to yourself, do not come near me, For I am holier than you!' These are smoke in My nostrils, A fire that burns all the day.
6. "Behold, it is written before Me, I will not keep silent, but I will repay; I will even repay into their bosom,