3 all human beings and animals, birds and fish. I will bring about the downfall of the wicked. I will destroy the whole human race, and no survivors will be left. I, the Lord, have spoken.
4 “I will punish the people of Jerusalem and of all Judah. I will destroy the last trace of the worship of Baal there, and no one will even remember the pagan priests who serve him.
5 I will destroy anyone who goes up on the roof and worships the sun, the moon, and the stars. I will also destroy those who worship me and swear loyalty to me, but then take oaths in the name of the god Molech.
6 I will destroy those who have turned back and no longer follow me, those who do not come to me or ask me to guide them.”
7 The day is near when the Lord will sit in judgement; so be silent in his presence. The Lord is preparing to sacrifice his people and has invited enemies to plunder Judah.
8 “On that day of slaughter,” says the Lord, “I will punish the officials, the king's sons, and all who practise foreign customs.
9 I will punish all who worship like pagans and who steal and kill in order to fill their master's house with loot.