1 Listen to the Lord’s word, you Israelites. The Lord has brought these charges against those who live in the land:
2 There is cursing, lying, murdering, stealing, and adultery.
3 That is why the land is drying up,
4 “No one should accuse other people or bring charges against them.
5 During the day you stumble,
6 I will destroy my people because they are ignorant.
7 The more priests there are,
8 They feed on the sins of my people,
9 So the priests will be punished like the people.
10 “They will eat, but they’ll never be full.
11 Prostitutes, old wine, and new wine have robbed them of their senses.
12 My people ask their wooden idols for help.
13 They offer sacrifices on mountaintops,
14 Yet, I will not punish your daughters when they become prostitutes
15 “Israel, you act like a prostitute.
16 “The people of Israel are as stubborn as a bull.
17 The people of Ephraim have chosen to worship idols. Leave them alone!
18 When they’re done drinking their wine,
19 The wind will carry them away in its wings,