15 Pray to me when you are in trouble!I will deliver you, and you will honor me!”
16 God says this to the evildoer:“How can you declare my commands,and talk about my covenant?
17 For you hate instructionand reject my words.
18 When you see a thief, you join him;you associate with men who are unfaithful to their wives.
19 You do damage with words,and use your tongue to deceive.
20 You plot against your brother;you slander your own brother.
21 When you did these things, I was silent,so you thought I was exactly like you.But now I will condemn youand state my case against you!