10. You wanted a king and rulers.Where is your king now?What cities have rulers?
11. In my anger, I gave you a king;in my fury, I took him away.
12. Israel, your terrible sinsare written downand stored away.
13. You are like a senseless childwho refuses to be bornat the proper time.
14. Should I, the Lord, rescue youfrom death and the grave?No! I call death and the graveto strike you like a plague.I refuse to show mercy.