1 Listen to this, house of Jacob,who are known by the name of Israel,descendants of Judah,who swear by the Lord’s nameand invoke Israel’s God dishonestly and unrighteously.
2 They are known as residents of the holy city,those who depend upon the God of Israel—the Lord of heavenly forces is his name.
3 Past things I announced long ago;from my mouth I proclaimed them.I acted suddenly, and they came about.
4 Because I know that you are stubborn,your neck is made of iron,and your forehead is bronze.