Jeremiah 13 – Will Israel Change?
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What has happened to the linen sash I wore in times of old?
What has happened to its glory and renown?
To the eyes of passing strangers it was lovely to behold
Now it’s ruined by deep stains from out the ground.
Israel, Israel,
To show forth majestic beauty you were called
Israel, Israel,
By both pride and foolish idols you’ve been stalled!
Wickedly you have refused to countenance the word of truth
You have steadfastly resisted holy Law;
Mere words of your own making have bewitched you since your youth
Foreign gods you’ve taught your children to implore.
Israel, Israel,
To show forth majestic beauty you were called
Israel, Israel,
By both pride and foolish idols you’ve been stalled!
From the least unto the greatest retribution I will send,
First and foremost to the prophet, priest and king;
None shall rise to your assistance, none your loved ones will defend
Utter drunkenness will fill Jerusalem.
Do you hear? Don’t be proud
Trust your wayward priests and counselors no more
Stand apart from the crowd
Set apart your hearts afresh to do My Law
Now your skirt has been uncovered, shamelessly your heels are bare,
You’re accustomed to great evil in your mind;
Like a dark-skinned Ethiopian or leopard in its lair
It’s your nature to be resolutely blind!
Israel, Israel,
Like the stubble you’ll be scattered by God’s breath
Who can say? Who can tell
If you’ll turn from certain recompense and death?
