3 Israel was devoted to the Lord, the early produce of the harvest.Whoever ate from it became guilty;disaster overtook them,declares the Lord.
4 Listen to the Lord’s word,people of Judah,all you families of the Israelite household.
5 This is what the Lord says:What wrong did your ancestors find in methat made them wander so far?They pursued what was worthlessand became worthless.
6 They didn’t ask,"Where’s the Lord who brought us up from the land of Egypt,who led us through the wilderness,in a land of deserts and ravines,in a land of drought and darkness,in a land of no return,where no one survives?"
7 I brought you into a land of plenty,to enjoy its gifts and goodness,but you ruined my land;you disgraced my heritage.
8 The priests didn’t ask,"Where’s the Lord?"Those responsible for the Instruction didn’t know me;the leaders rebelled against me;the prophets spoke in the name of Baal,going after what has no value.
9 That is why I will take you to courtand charge even your descendants,declares the Lord.