11. “But, my people, Israel,you refused to listen,and you would have nothingto do with me!
12. So I let you be stubbornand keep on followingyour own advice.
13. “My people, Israel,if only you would listenand do as I say!
14. I, the Lord, would quicklydefeat your enemieswith my mighty power.
15. Everyone who hates mewould come crawling,and that would be the endof them.
16. But I would feed youwith the finest breadand with the best honeyuntil you were full.”