¹⁶ But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words and scoffed^(A) at his prophets until the wrath^(B) of the Lord was aroused against his people and there was no remedy.^(C)

⁴ Again and again^(A) I sent my servants the prophets,^(B) who said, ‘Do not do this detestable^(C) thing that I hate!’ ⁵ But they did not listen or pay attention;^(D) they did not turn from their wickedness^(E) or stop burning incense^(F) to other gods.^(G)