⁸ And the high·​·places of Aven, the sin of Israel, shall be blotted·​·out; the thorn and the thistle shall go·​·up on their altars; and they shall say to the mountains, Cover us; and to the hills, Fall on us.

⁷ For the vineyard of Jehovah of Armies is the house of Israel, and the man^◦ of Judah the plant of His pleasing; and he waited for judgment, but behold, bloodshed! And for justice, but behold, a cry!