8. Although you offer sacrificesand always bring gifts,
9. I won't accept your offeringsof bulls and goats.
10. Every animal in the forestbelongs to me,and so do the cattleon a thousand hills.
11. I know all the birdsin the mountains,and every wild creatureis in my care.
12. If I were hungry,I wouldn't tell you,because I own the worldand everything in it.
13. I don't eat the meat of bullsor drink the blood of goats.
14. I am God Most High!The only sacrifice I wantis for you to be thankfuland to keep your word.
15. Pray to me in time of trouble.I will rescue you,and you will honour me.
16. But to the wicked I say:“You don't have the rightto mention my laws or claimto keep our agreement!
17. You refused correctionand rejected my commands.
18. You made friendswith every criminal you met,and you liked people who breaktheir wedding vows.