1 Now hear what the Lord says:“Get up; plead your case in front of the mountains.Let the hills hear your story.
2 Mountains, listen to the Lord’s complaint.Foundations of the earth, listen to the Lord.The Lord has a complaint against his people.He will prove that Israel is wrong.”
3 The Lord says, “My people, did I do something wrong to you?How did I make you tired of me?Tell me.
4 I brought you from the land of Egypt.I freed you from slavery.I sent Moses, Aaron and Miriam to you.
5 My people, rememberthe evil plans of Balak king of Moab.Remember what Balaam son of Beor told Balak.Remember what happened from Acacia to Gilgal.Then you will know the Lord does what is right!”
6 You say, “What can I bring with mewhen I come before the Lord?What can I bringwhen I bow before God on high?Should I come before the Lord with burnt offerings,with year-old calves?