Today’s Scripture:

The godly[a] perish,but no one cares.[b]Honest people disappear,[c]when no one[d] minds[e]that the godly[f] disappear[g] because of[h] evil.[i]2 Those who live uprightly enter a place of peace;they rest on their beds.[j]3 “But approach, you sons of omen readers,

you offspring of adulteresses and prostitutes![k]4 At whom are you laughing?At whom are you opening your mouthand sticking out your tongue?You are the children of rebels,the offspring of liars,[l]5 you who inflame your lusts[m] among the oaks[n] and under every green tree,who slaughter children near the streams under the rocky overhangs.[o]6 Among the smooth stones of the stream are the idols you love;they, they are the object of your devotion.[p]You pour out liquid offerings to them,you make an offering.Because of these things how can I relent from judgment?[q]7 On every high, elevated hill you prepare your bed;you go up there to offer sacrifices.8 Behind the door and doorpost you put your symbols.[r]Indeed,[s] you depart from me[t] and go upand invite them into bed with you.[u]You purchase favors from them;[v]you love their bed,and gaze longingly[w] on their naked bodies.[x]9 You take olive oil as tribute[y] to your king,[z]along with many perfumes.[