1. The Lord said:Israel, if you really wantto come back to me, get ridof those disgusting idols.
2. Make promises only in my name,and do what you promise!Then all nations will praise me,and I will bless them.
3. People of Jerusalem and Judah,don't be so stubborn!Your hearts have become hard,like unploughed groundwhere thorn bushes grow.
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.
16-17. The Lord said,“Tell the nations that my peoplehave rebelled against me.And so an army will comefrom far awayto surround Jerusalemand the towns of Judah.I, the Lord, have spoken.
27-28. The Lord said:I have made my decision,and I won't change my mind.This land will be destroyed,although not completely.The sky will turn dark,and the earth will mourn.