4 He summons heaven and earth to judge his people:
5 “Gather around me, my godly peoplewho have made a pledge to me through sacrifices.”
6 The heavens announce his righteousnessbecause God is the judge. Selah
7 “Listen, my people, and I will speak.Listen, Israel, and I will testify against you:I am God, your God!
8 I am not criticizing you for your sacrifices or burnt offerings,which are always in front of me.
9 ⌊But⌋ I will not accept ⌊another⌋ young bull from your householdor a single male goat from your pens.
10 Every creature in the forest,⌊even⌋ the cattle on a thousand hills, is mine.