9. Why shouldn't I punishthe people of Judah?
10. I will tell their enemies,“Go through my vineyard.Don't destroy the vines,but cut off the branches,because they are the peoplewho don't belong to me.”
11. In every way, Judah and Israelhave been unfaithful to me.
14. I am the Lord God All-Powerful.Jeremiah, I will tell youexactly what to say.Your words will be a fire;Israel and Judahwill be the fuel.