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Yes, you come to appear in my presence; but who asked you to do this, to trample through my courtyards?
13
Stop bringing worthless grain offerings! They are like disgusting incense to me! Rosh-Hodesh, Shabbat, calling convocations - I can't stand evil together with your assemblies!
14
Everything in me hates your Rosh-Hodesh and your festivals; they are a burden to me - I'm tired of putting up with them!
15
"When you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; no matter how much you pray, I won't be listening; because your hands are covered with blood.
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"Wash yourselves clean! Get your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing evil,