28. But where are your gods that you have made for yourself?Let them arise, if they can save youin the time of your trouble;for according to the number of your citiesare your gods, O Judah.
29. Why will you plead with Me?You all have transgressed against Me,says the Lord.
30. In vain I have smitten your children;they received no correction.Your own sword has devoured your prophetslike a destroying lion.
31. O generation, consider the word of the Lord: Have I been a wilderness to Israel?A land of darkness?Why do My people say, “We are free to roam.We will come no more to You”?
32. Can a virgin forget her ornaments,or a bride her attire?Yet My people have forgotten Mefor days without number.
33. You prepare your way very well to seek love.Therefore you have also taught the wicked women your ways.