2. Then the Lord spoke his word to me. He said,
3. “Son of man, speak to the leaders of Israel. Tell them, ‘This is what the Almighty Lord says: Are you coming to ask me for help? As I live, declares the Almighty Lord, you will not be allowed to ask me for help.’
4. “Will you judge them? Will you judge them, son of man? Tell them about the disgusting things their ancestors did.