²⁸ “But where are your gods
    that you made for yourselves?
Let them rise up, if they can deliver you
    in the time of your trouble.
        You have as many gods as you have towns, Judah.
²⁹ Why do you contend with me?
    You have rebelled against me,”
        declares the Lord.
³⁰ “I’ve punished your children with no results,^[a]
    they have accepted no discipline.
Your sword has devoured your prophets
    like a destroying lion.”