10. The lord says, “O Israel, when I first found you,it was like finding fresh grapes in the desert.When I saw your ancestors,it was like seeing the first ripe figs of the season.But then they deserted me for Baal-peor,giving themselves to that shameful idol.Soon they became vile,as vile as the god they worshiped.
11. The glory of Israel will fly away like a bird,for your children will not be bornor grow in the wombor even be conceived.
12. Even if you do have children who grow up,I will take them from you.It will be a terrible day when I turn awayand leave you alone.
13. I have watched Israel become as beautiful as Tyre.But now Israel will bring out her children for slaughter.”
14. O lord, what should I request for your people?I will ask for wombs that don’t give birthand breasts that give no milk.