18 Wickedness burned like fire,devouring thorn and thistle.It kindled the thickets of the forest;they swirled in rising smoke.
19 The land was scorched by the rage of the Lord of heavenly forces;the people were like fuel for the fire.Not one person pitied another:
20 they consumed on the right, but remained hungry;devoured on the left, and weren’t satisfied.They devoured the flesh of their own children.
21 Manasseh devoured Ephraim and Ephraim Manasseh;together they turned against Judah.Even then God’s anger didn’t turn away;God’s hand was still extended.