20 Jerusalem, you were so proudof ruling the people of Judah.But where are they now?Look north, and you will seeyour enemies approaching.
21 You once trusted them to help,but now I'll let them rule you.What do you say about that?You will be in painlike a woman giving birth.
22 Do you know whyyour clothes were torn offand you were abused?It was becauseof your terrible sins.
23 Can you ever changeand do what's right?Can people change the colorof their skin,or can a leopardremove its spots?If so, then maybe you can changeand learn to do right.
24 I will scatter you,just as the desert windblows husks from graintossed in the air.
25 I won't change my mind.I, the Lord, have spoken.You rejected meand worshiped false gods.*
26 You were married to me,but you were unfaithful.You even became a prostituteby worshiping disgusting godson hilltops and in fields.