16-21 Next, God calls up the wicked:

“What are you up to, quoting my laws,
    talking like we are good friends?
You never answer the door when I call;
    you treat my words like garbage.
If you find a thief, you make him your buddy;
    adulterers are your friends of choice.
Your mouth drools filth;
    lying is a serious art form with you.
You stab your own brother in the back,
    rip off your little sister.
I kept a quiet patience while you did these things;
    you thought I went along with your game.
I’m calling you on the carpet, now,
    laying your wickedness out in plain sight.

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17 You hate(A) my instruction
    and cast my words behind(B) you.
18 When you see a thief, you join(C) with him;
    you throw in your lot with adulterers.(D)
19 You use your mouth for evil
    and harness your tongue to deceit.(E)

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