9. It will be like people, like priest.I will punish them for their waysand reward them for their deeds.
10. They will eat, but not be satisfied;they will play the whore, but not multiply,because they have forsaken the Lordby devoting themselves to
11. harlotry;wine and new winetake away understanding.
12. My people seek counsel from their wood,and their staff informs them.For the spirit of harlotry has led them astray,and they have played the whore in defiance of their God.
13. They sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains,and burn incense upon the hillsunder oak, poplar, and elmbecause their shade is good.Therefore your daughters play the whore,and your daughters-in-law commit adultery.
14. I will not punish your daughterswhen they play the whore,nor your daughters-in-lawwhen they commit adultery.For the men separate themselves with whores,and they sacrifice with cult prostitutes.A people without understanding will come to ruin.
15. Though you play the whore, O Israel,do not let Judah offend. Do not come to Gilgal,or go up to Beth Aven,and do not swear, “As the Lord lives.”
16. Like a stubborn heifer,Israel is stubborn.Now will the Lord feed themlike a lamb in a wide pasture?
17. Ephraim is joined to idols;let him alone.
18. Their drink has soured,they have played the whore continually.Her rulers dearly love shame.
19. A wind has wrapped her in its wings,and they will be ashamed because of their sacrifices.