17. So the Lord showed their youth no pity,and showed their orphans and widows no mercy;for everyone was godless and evil;every mouth spoke nonsense.Even then God’s anger didn’t turn away;God’s hand was still extended.
18. Wickedness burned like fire,devouring thorn and thistle.It kindled the thickets of the forest;they swirled in rising smoke.
19. The land was scorched by the rage of the Lord of heavenly forces;the people were like fuel for the fire.Not one person pitied another:
20. they consumed on the right, but remained hungry;devoured on the left, and weren’t satisfied.They devoured the flesh of their own children.
21. Manasseh devoured Ephraim and Ephraim Manasseh;together they turned against Judah.Even then God’s anger didn’t turn away;God’s hand was still extended.