³⁵ but they mingled^(A) with the nations
    and adopted their customs.
³⁶ They worshiped their idols,^(B)
    which became a snare^(C) to them.
³⁷ They sacrificed their sons^(D)
    and their daughters to false gods.^(E)
38 They shed innocent blood,
    the blood of their sons^(F) and daughters,
whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan,
    and the land was desecrated by their blood.
³⁹ They defiled themselves^(G) by what they did;
    by their deeds they prostituted^(H) themselves.

⁴⁰ Therefore the Lord was angry^(I) with his people
    and abhorred his inheritance.^(J)
41 He gave them into the hands^(K) of the nations,
    and their foes ruled over them.

⁷ “Why should I forgive you?
    Your children have forsaken me
    and sworn^(A) by gods that are not gods.^(B)
I supplied all their needs,
    yet they committed adultery^(C)
    and thronged to the houses of prostitutes.^(D)
8 They are well-fed, lusty stallions,
    each neighing for another man’s wife.^(E)
9 Should I not punish them for this?”^(F)
    declares the Lord.
“Should I not avenge^(G) myself
    on such a nation as this?