Hear and pay attention, do not be arrogant, for the Lord has spoken.
Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
But the Lord took me from tending the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’
Hear this, you elders; listen, all who live in the land. Has anything like this ever happened in your days or in the days of your ancestors?
Be assured, however, that if you put me to death, you will bring the guilt of innocent blood on yourselves and on this city and on those who live in it, for in truth the Lord has sent me to you to speak all these words in your hearing.”
Which of you will listen to this or pay close attention in time to come?
The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
“This is what the Lord says: ‘In the same way I will ruin the pride of Judah and the great pride of Jerusalem.
Hear me, you heavens! Listen, earth! For the Lord has spoken: “I reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me.