^{6 Ref} Destruction has overtaken my people because they have no knowledge; because you have given up knowledge, I will give you up, so that you will be no priest to me, because you have not kept in mind the law of your God, I will not keep your children in my memory.

^{7 Ref} Even while they were increasing in number they were sinning against me; I will let their glory be changed into shame.

^{8 Ref} The sin of my people is like food to them; and their desire is for their wrongdoing.