13. Yet it happened because of the sins of her prophetsand the sins of her priests,who defiled the cityby shedding innocent blood.
14. They wandered blindlythrough the streets,so defiled by bloodthat no one dared touch them.
15. “Get away!” the people shouted at them.“You’re defiled! Don’t touch us!”So they fled to distant landsand wandered among foreign nations,but none would let them stay.
16. The lord himself has scattered them,and he no longer helps them.People show no respect for the priestsand no longer honor the leaders.