For there will no longer be any false visions or flattering omens amidst the house of Israel.

“Suppose I were to send wild animals through the land and kill its children, leaving it desolate, without travelers due to the wild animals.

You took some of your clothing and made for yourself decorated high places; you engaged in prostitution on them. You went to him to become his.

“‘After all of your evil – “Woe! Woe to you!” declares the sovereign Lord –

so it would be a lowly kingdom which could not rise on its own but must keep its treaty with him in order to stand.

She reared one of her cubs; he became a young lion. He learned to tear prey; he devoured people.

He walked about among the lions; he became a young lion. He learned to tear prey; he devoured people.

“‘Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by water. It was fruitful and full of branches because it was well-watered.

Treat my Sabbaths as holy and they will be a reminder of our relationship, and then you will know that I am the Lord your God.”

“‘See how each of the princes of Israel living within you has used his authority to shed blood.

“‘See, I strike my hands together at the dishonest profit you have made, and at the bloodshed they have done among you.

The word of the Lord came to me in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month:

and casks of wine from Izal they exchanged for your products. Wrought iron, cassia, and sweet cane were among your merchandise.

The traders among the peoples hiss at you; you have become a horror, and will be no more.’”

All who know you among the peoples are shocked at you; you have become terrified and will be no more.’”

In the tenth year, in the tenth month, on the twelfth day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me:

For the day is near, the day of the Lord is near; it will be a day of storm clouds, it will be a time of judgment for the nations.

They will be desolate among desolate lands, and their cities will be among ruined cities.

I will ignite a fire in Egypt; Syene will writhe in agony, Thebes will be broken down, and Memphis will face enemies every day.

It was beautiful in its loftiness, in the length of its branches; for its roots went down deep to plentiful waters.