17 Some of you call yourselves Jews. You trust in the Law and take pride in God.
18 By reading the Scriptures you learn how God wants you to behave, and you discover what is right.
19 You are sure that you are a guide for the blind and a light for all who are in the dark.
20 And since there is knowledge and truth in God's Law, you think you can instruct fools and teach young people.
21 But how can you teach others when you refuse to learn? You preach that it is wrong to steal. But do you steal?
22 You say people should be faithful in marriage. But are you faithful? You hate idols, yet you rob their temples.
23 You take pride in the Law, but you disobey the Law and bring shame to God.