¹⁰ These wicked people, who refuse to listen^(A) to my words, who follow the stubbornness of their hearts^(B) and go after other gods^(C) to serve and worship them,^(D) will be like this belt—completely useless!^(E)

¹² But they will reply, ‘It’s no use.^(A) We will continue with our own plans; we will all follow the stubbornness of our evil hearts.^(B)’”