10. For every wild animal in the forest belongs to me,as well as the cattle that graze on a thousand hills.
11. I keep track of every bird in the hills,and the insects of the field are mine.
12. Even if I were hungry, I would not tell you,for the world and all it contains belong to me.
13. Do I eat the flesh of bulls?Do I drink the blood of goats?
14. Present to God a thank-offering!Repay your vows to the sovereign One!
15. Pray to me when you are in trouble!I will deliver you, and you will honor me!”
16. God says this to the evildoer:“How can you declare my commands,and talk about my covenant?
17. For you hate instructionand reject my words.
18. When you see a thief, you join him;you associate with men who are unfaithful to their wives.
19. You do damage with words,and use your tongue to deceive.
20. You plot against your brother;you slander your own brother.
21. When you did these things, I was silent,so you thought I was exactly like you.But now I will condemn youand state my case against you!