20. The field animals honor Me —the jackals and the ostriches— because I give waters in the desert, rivers in the wilderness, to give drink to My chosen people,
21. the people I formed for Myself, so they might declare My praise.
22. Yet you have not called on Me, Jacob, for you have been weary of Me, Israel.
23. You have not brought Me sheep for your burnt offerings; nor have you honored Me with your sacrifices. I did not compel you to serve offerings nor wearied you with incense.
24. You have not spent money buying Me aromatic cane, nor have you satisfied Me with the fat of your sacrifices. Rather you burdened Me with your sins, wearied Me with your iniquities.
25. I, I am the One who blots out your transgressions for My own sake, and will not remember your sins.
26. Remind me, when we argue our case together—state your case, so you may be proved right.
27. Your first father sinned, and your mediators rebelled against Me.
28. So I profaned the Sanctuary officials, and gave Jacob over to destruction, and Israel to scorn.