8. Pay attention to my warning, Jerusalem,or I will turn away from you.I will make your land desolate,a land where no one will live.
9. This is what the Lord of Armies says:Thoroughly pick through the faithful few of Israellike someone picks through a grapevine.Like someone picking grapes, pass your hand over its branches again.
10. Whom can I speak to?Whom can I give a warning to?Who will listen?Their ears are plugged,and they aren’t able to pay attention.When the Lord speaks his word to them,they show contempt for it and object to it.