1 I would like to heal Israel.But their sin can be seen by everyone.The wickedness of Israel is too well-known.They cheat one another.They break into other peoples’ houses.There are robberies in the streets.
2 It never enters their mindsthat I remember all their wicked deeds.The bad things they do are all around,and I can see their sins clearly.
3 “They make the king happy with their wickedness.They make their rulers glad with their lies.
4 But all of them are traitors.They are like an oven heated by a baker.While he mixes the dough,he does not stir up the flame.
5 They hold a festival day for the king.On that day the rulers become drunk with wine.The king joins in with those who had made evil plans.
6 They approach him with murder in mind.Their hearts are like a hot oven.All night long its fire is low.When morning comes, it is fanned into flame.
7 So all these people are as hot as an oven.Like a fire they destroy their rulers.Their kings fall one after another.And no one calls on me.