4. In fact, the Lord has tirelessly sent you all his servants, the prophets, but you wouldn’t listen or pay attention.
5. They said, "Each one of you, turn from your evil ways and deeds and live in the fertile land that the Lord gave you and your ancestors for all time.
6. Don’t follow or worship other gods and don’t anger me by what you make with your hands. Then I won’t bring disaster upon you."
7. But you wouldn’t listen to me, making me angry by what you do and bringing disaster upon yourselves, declares the Lord.
8. Therefore, this is what the Lord of heavenly forces says: Because you haven’t listened to my words,