4 “I have been the Lord their Godsince they were in the land of Egypt.They have really known no other God except me.I am the one who has saved them.
5 I cared for them in the desertwhere it was hot and dry.
6 I gave them food, and they became full and satisfied.But then they became proud and forgot me.
7 That is why I will be like a lion to them.I will be like a leopard waiting by the road.
8 I will attack like a bear robbed of her cubs.I will rip their bodies open.I will devour them like a lion.I will tear them apart like a wild animal.
9 “Israel, I will destroy youfor turning against me, your helper.
10 What good are your kings and your leaders now?Can they save you in any of your towns?You asked for them, saying,‘Give us a king and leaders.’