10. Israel, when I, the Lord,found you long agoit was like findinggrapes in a barren desertor tender young figs.Then you worshipped Baal-Peor,that disgusting idol,and you became as disgustingas the idol you loved.
11. And so, Israel, your glorywill fly away like birds—your women will no longerbe able to give birth.
12. Even if you do have children,I will take them alland leave you to mourn.I will turn away,and you will sink downin deep trouble.
13. Israel, when I first met you,I thought of you as palm treesgrowing in fertile ground.Now you lead your people out,only to be slaughtered.
14. Our Lord, do just one thingfor your people—make their women unableto have childrenor to nurse their babies.