16 But to the wicked I say:“You don't have the rightto mention my laws or claimto keep our agreement!
17 You refused correctionand rejected my commands.
18 You made friendswith every crook you met,and you liked people who breaktheir wedding vows.
19 You talked only about violenceand told nothing but lies;
20 you sat around gossiping,ruining the reputationof your own relatives.”
21 When you did all this,I didn't say a word,and you thought,“God is just like us!”But now I will accuse you.
22 You have ignored me!So pay close attentionor I will tear you apart,and no one can help you.