27who tell a stock, You are my father; and to a stone, You have brought me forth: for they have turned their back to me, and not their face; but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us.
28But where are your gods that you have made you? let them arise, if they can save you in the time of your trouble: for according to the number of your cities are your gods, Judah.
29Why will you contend with me? you all have transgressed against me, says Yahweh.
30In vain have I struck your children; they received no correction: your own sword has devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.
31Generation, see the word of Yahweh. Have I been a wilderness to Israel? or a land of thick darkness? why say my people, We are broken loose; we will come no more to you?
32Can a virgin forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.
33How trimmest you your way to seek love! therefore even the wicked women have you taught your ways.
