8. Thus says the Lord:As when the juice is pressed from a cluster,and someone says, “Do not destroy it,for there is still good in it,”So will I do for the sake of my servants:I will not destroy them all.
9. From Jacob I will bring forth offspring,from Judah, those who are to possess my mountains;My chosen ones shall possess the land,my servants shall dwell there.
10. Sharon shall become a pasture for the flocks,the Valley of Achor a resting place for the cattle,for my people who have sought me.
11. But you who forsake the Lord,who forget my holy mountain,Who spread a table for Fortuneand fill cups of mixed wine for Destiny,
12. You I will destine for the sword;you shall all bow down for slaughter;Because I called and you did not answer,I spoke and you did not listen,But did what is evil in my sightand things I do not delight in, you chose,