4 Don't fool yourselves! My temple is here in Jerusalem, but that doesn't mean I will protect you.
5 I will keep you safe only if you change your ways and are fair and honest with each other.
6 Stop taking advantage of foreigners, orphans, and widows. Don't kill innocent people. And stop worshiping other gods.
7 Then I will let you enjoy a long life in this land I gave your ancestors.
8 But just look at what is happening! You put your trust in worthless lies.
9 You steal and murder; you lie in court and are unfaithful in marriage. You worship idols and offer incense to Baal, when these gods have never done anything for you.
10 And then you come into my temple and worship me! Do you think I will protect you so that you can go on sinning?