8 "The priests did not say, 'Where is the Lord?' And those who handle the law did not know Me; The rulers also transgressed against Me, And the prophets prophesied by Baal And walked after things that did not profit.
9 "Therefore I will yet contend with you," declares the Lord, "And with your sons' sons I will contend.
10 "For cross to the coastlands of Kittim and see, And send to Kedar and observe closely And see if there has been such a thing as this!
11 "Has a nation changed gods When they were not gods? But My people have changed their glory For that which does not profit.
12 "Be appalled, O heavens, at this, And shudder, be very desolate," declares the Lord.
13 "For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, The fountain of living waters, To hew for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns That can hold no water.
14 "Is Israel a slave? Or is he a homeborn servant? Why has he become a prey?