2 You have planted them. Yes, they have taken root.They grow. Yes, they produce fruit.You are near in their mouth,and far from their heart.
3 But you, Lord, know me.You see me, and test my heart toward you.Pull them out like sheep for the slaughter,and prepare them for the day of slaughter.
4 How long will the land mourn,and the herbs of the whole country wither?Because of the wickedness of those who dwell therein,the animals and birds are consumed;because they said,“He won’t see our latter end.”
5 “If you have run with the footmen,and they have wearied you,then how can you contend with horses?Though in a land of peace you are secure,yet how will you do in the pride of the Jordan?
6 For even your brothers, and the house of your father,even they have dealt treacherously with you!Even they have cried aloud after you!Don’t believe them,though they speak beautiful words to you.
7 “I have forsaken my house.I have cast off my heritage.I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies.
8 My heritage has become to me as a lion in the forest.She has uttered her voice against me.Therefore I have hated her.