1
I have been ready to give an answer to those who did not make prayer to me; I have been offering myself to those who were not searching for me; I said, Here am I, here am I, to a nation which gave no respect to my name.
2
All day my hands have been stretched out to an uncontrolled people, who go in an evil way, after the purposes of their hearts;
3
A people who make me angry every day, making offerings in gardens, and burning perfumes on bricks.
4
Who are seated in the resting-places of the dead, and by night are in the secret places; who take pig's flesh for food, and have the liquid of disgusting things in their vessels.
5
Who say, Keep away, do not come near me, for fear that I make you holy: these are a smoke in my nose, a fire burning all day.
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