17. For you refuse my disciplineand treat my words like trash.
18. When you see thieves, you approve of them,and you spend your time with adulterers.
19. Your mouth is filled with wickedness,and your tongue is full of lies.
20. You sit around and slander your brother—your own mother’s son.
21. While you did all this, I remained silent,and you thought I didn’t care.But now I will rebuke you,listing all my charges against you.
22. Repent, all of you who forget me,or I will tear you apart,and no one will help you.
23. But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me.If you keep to my path,I will reveal to you the salvation of God.”