30. I tried punishing you,but you refusedto come back to me,and like fierce lionsyou killed my prophets.
31. Now listen to what I say!Did I abandon you in the desertor surround you with darkness?You are my people,yet you have told me,“We'll do what we want,and we refuseto worship you!”
32. A bride could not forgetto wear her jewelleryto her wedding,but you have forgotten meday after day.
33. You are so cleverat finding loversthat you could give lessonsto a prostitute.