But whoever sacrifices a bull(A)
    is like one who kills a person,
and whoever offers a lamb
    is like one who breaks a dog’s neck;
whoever makes a grain offering
    is like one who presents pig’s(B) blood,
and whoever burns memorial incense(C)
    is like one who worships an idol.
They have chosen their own ways,(D)
    and they delight in their abominations;(E)
so I also will choose harsh treatment for them
    and will bring on them what they dread.(F)
For when I called, no one answered,(G)
    when I spoke, no one listened.
They did evil(H) in my sight
    and chose what displeases me.”(I)

Hear the word of the Lord,
    you who tremble at his word:(J)
“Your own people who hate(K) you,
    and exclude you because of my name, have said,
‘Let the Lord be glorified,
    that we may see your joy!’
    Yet they will be put to shame.(L)

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