8 The Lord has told you, human, what is good;he has told you what he wants from you:to do what is right to other people,love being kind to others,and live humbly, obeying your God.
9 The voice of the Lord calls to the city,and the wise person honors him.So pay attention to the rod of punishment;pay attention to the One who threatens to punish.
10 Are there still in the wicked housewicked treasuresand the cursed false measure?
11 Can I forgive people who cheat otherswith wrong weights and scales?
12 The rich people of the citydo cruel things.Its people tell lies;they do not tell the truth.
13 As for me, I will make you sick.I will attack you, ruining you because of your sins.
14 You will eat, but you won’t become full;you will still be hungry and empty.You will store up, but save nothing,and what you store up, the sword will destroy.