3 He who kills an ox is as he who kills a man;he who sacrifices a lamb, as he who breaks a dog’s neck;he who offers an offering, as he who offers pig’s blood;he who burns frankincense, as he who blesses an idol.Yes, they have chosen their own ways,and their soul delights in their abominations:
4 I also will choose their delusions,and will bring their fears on them;because when I called, no one answered;when I spoke, they didn’t listen;but they did that which was evil in my eyes,and chose that in which I didn’t delight.”
5 Hear the Lord’s word,you who tremble at his word:“Your brothers who hate you,who cast you out for my name’s sake, have said,‘Let the Lord be glorified,that we may see your joy;’but it is those who shall be disappointed.
6 A voice of tumult from the city,a voice from the temple,a voice of the Lord that repays his enemies what they deserve.
7 “Before she travailed, she gave birth.Before her pain came, she delivered a son.
8 Who has heard of such a thing?Who has seen such things?Shall a land be born in one day?Shall a nation be born at once?For as soon as Zion travailed,she gave birth to her children.
9 Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to be delivered?” says the Lord.“Shall I who cause to give birth shut the womb?” says your God.