13
"'Your encrusted filth is your filthy sex. I wanted to clean you up, but you wouldn't let me. I'll make no more attempts at cleaning you up until my anger quiets down.
14
I, God, have said it, and I'll do it. I'm not holding back. I've run out of compassion. I'm not changing my mind. You're getting exactly what's coming to you. Decree of God, the Master.'"
16
"Son of man, I'm about to take from you the delight of your life - a real blow, I know. But, please, no tears.
17
Keep your grief to yourself. No public mourning. Get dressed as usual and go about your work - none of the usual funeral rituals."
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.