1. The Lord said:Israel, if you really wantto come back to me, get ridof those disgusting idols.
10. I said, “You are the Lord God. So why have you fooled everyone, especially the people of Jerusalem? Why did you promise peace, when a knife is at our throats?”
11-12. When disaster comes, the Lord will tell you people of Jerusalem,“I am sending a stormfrom the desert—not a welcome breeze.And it will sweep you awayas punishment for your sins.