My God will reject them, for they have not obeyed him; so they will be fugitives among the nations.

But the more I summoned them, the farther they departed from me. They sacrificed to the Baal idols and burned incense to images.

When they were fed, they became satisfied; when they were satisfied, they became proud; as a result, they forgot me!

“I will heal their waywardness and love them freely, for my anger will turn away from them.

For you took my silver and my gold and brought my precious valuables to your own palaces.

Certainly the sovereign Lord does nothing without first revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.

A lion has roared! Who is not afraid? The sovereign Lord has spoken! Who can refuse to prophesy?

“Therefore this is what I will do to you, Israel. Because I will do this to you, prepare to meet your God, Israel!

“I absolutely despise your festivals! I get no pleasure from your religious assemblies!

I said, “Sovereign Lord, stop! How can Jacob survive? He is too weak!”

The men feared the Lord greatly, and earnestly vowed to offer lavish sacrifices to the Lord.

When my life was ebbing away, I called out to the Lord, and my prayer came to your holy temple.

Then the Lord commanded the fish and it disgorged Jonah on dry land.

Lift your hand triumphantly against your adversaries; may all your enemies be destroyed!

Listen to what the Lord says: “Get up! Defend yourself before the mountains! Present your case before the hills!”

The commander orders his officers; they stumble as they advance; they rush to the city wall and they set up the covered siege tower.

I will pelt you with filth; I will treat you with contempt; I will make you a public spectacle.

Your creditors will suddenly attack; those who terrify you will spring into action, and they will rob you.

“Is it right for you to live in richly paneled houses while my temple is in ruins?

He replied, “Don’t you know what these are?” So I responded, “No, sir.”