3 A bull knows its master, and a donkey knows where its owner feeds it. But Israel does not know me. My people do not understand.”

4 Oh, what a sinful nation! Their guilt is like a heavy weight that they must carry. They are evil, destructive children.[1] They left the LORD and insulted the Holy One of Israel. They turned away and treated him like a stranger.

5 What good will it do to keep punishing you? You will continue to rebel. Your whole head and heart are already sick and aching.[2]