31
They come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear your words, but they will not obey them. For flattery is on their lips, but their heart is set on their gain.
32
To them you are like a singer of love songs, a one who has a beautiful voice and plays well on an instrument; they hear what you say, but they will not do it.
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