1 The Lord spoke his word to me, saying:
2 “Go and speak to the people of Jerusalem, saying: This is what the Lord says:‘I remember how faithful you were to me when you were a young nation.You loved me like a young bride.You followed me through the desert,a land that had never been planted.
3 The people of Israel were holy to the Lord,like the first fruits from his harvest.Those who tried to hurt Israel were judged guilty.Disasters struck them,’ ” says the Lord.
4 Hear the word of the Lord, family of Jacob,all you family groups of Israel.