6 Therefore, a lion from the forest will attack them;a wolf from the desert will destroy them;a leopard prowling around their townswill tear to pieces anyone venturing out—because of their many crimesand countless acts of unfaithfulness.
7 How can I pardon you?Your children have forsaken meand swear by gods that are not gods.Although I could have satisfied them,they committed adultery,dashing off to the prostitution house.
8 They are lusty stallions roving about,snorting for another’s wife.
9 The Lord declares:Shouldn’t I confront these acts?Shouldn’t I take revenge on such a nation?
10 Climb through her vineyards and ravage them,although not completely.Prune back her branches,because they aren’t the Lord’s.
11 The people of Israel and Judahhave been utterly faithless to me,declares the Lord.
12 They have lied about the Lordand said, "He’ll do nothing!Disaster won’t come upon us;we won’t see war or famine."