we have sinned! We have done what is wrong and wicked; we have rebelled by turning away from your commandments and standards.

And he said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

“All Israel has broken your law and turned away by not obeying you. Therefore you have poured out on us the judgment solemnly threatened in the law of Moses the servant of God, for we have sinned against you.