^{28 Ref} But where are your gods that you have made you? let them arise, if they can save you in the time of your trouble: for according to the number of your cities are your gods, Judah.

^{29 Ref} Why will you contend with me? you all have transgressed against me, says Yahweh.

^{30 Ref} In vain have I struck your children; they received no correction: your own sword has devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.