Thus the sinof the youngmenwas verygreatbeforethe LORD,for the mendespisedthe offeringof the LORD.
He was a mightyhunterbeforethe LORD;thereforeit is said,"Like Nimroda mightyhunterbeforethe LORD."
Now the menof Sodomwere wickedexceedinglyand sinnersagainst the LORD.
Now the earthwas corruptin the sightof God,and the earthwas filledwith violence.
He made his sonpassthrough the fire,practicedwitchcraftand useddivination,and dealtwith mediumsand spiritists.He didmuchevilin the sightof the LORDprovoking[Him to anger].
Against You, You only,I have sinnedAnd donewhatis evilin Your sight,Sothat You are justifiedwhen You speakAnd blamelesswhen You judge.
For Jerusalemhas stumbledand Judahhas fallen,Becausetheir speechand their actionsare againstthe LORD,To rebelagainst His gloriouspresence.
"Thisis anotherthingyou do:you coverthe altarof the LORDwith tears,with weepingand with groaning,becauseHe nolongerregardsthe offeringor accepts[it with] favorfrom your hand.
"Woeto the worldbecauseof [its] stumblingblocks!For it is inevitablethat stumbling blockscome;but woeto that manthroughwhomthe stumbling blockcomes!
Ifthe mansaidto him, "They must surelyburnthe fatfirst,and then takeas muchas you desire,"then he would say,"No,but you shall give[it to me] now;and ifnot, I will takeit by force."
"For I have toldhim that I am about to judgehis houseforeverfor the iniquitywhichhe knew,becausehis sonsbroughta curseon themselvesand he did not rebukethem.
