^{4 Ref} However I sent to you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Oh, don't do this abominable thing that I hate.

^{5 Ref} But they didn't listen, nor inclined their ear to turn from their wickedness, to burn no incense to other gods.

^{6 Ref} Therefore my wrath and my anger was poured forth, and was kindled in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem; and they are wasted and desolate, as it is this day.