1 This is what the Lord says:‘Heaven is my throne,and the earth is my footstool.Where is the house you will build for me?Where will my resting place be?
2 Has not my hand made all these things,and so they came into being?’declares the Lord.‘These are the ones I look on with favour:those who are humble and contrite in spirit,and who tremble at my word.
3 But whoever sacrifices a bullis like one who kills a person,and whoever offers a lambis like one who breaks a dog’s neck;whoever makes a grain offeringis like one who presents pig’s blood,and whoever burns memorial incenseis like one who worships an idol.They have chosen their own ways,and they delight in their abominations;
4 so I also will choose harsh treatment for themand will bring on them what they dread.For when I called, no one answered,when I spoke, no one listened.They did evil in my sightand chose what displeases me.’
5 Hear the word of the Lord,you who tremble at his word;‘Your own people who hate you,and exclude you because of my name, have said,“Let the Lord be glorified,that we may see your joy!”Yet they will be put to shame.
6 Hear that uproar from the city,hear that noise from the temple!It is the sound of the Lordrepaying his enemies all they deserve.
7 ‘Before she goes into labour,she gives birth;before the pains come upon her,she delivers a son.