How we cite our quotes: (Chapter:Verse)
Quote #4
The Lord is in the right, for I have rebelled against his word. (NRSV 1:18)
The Lord is righteous; for I have rebelled against his commandment. (KJV 1:18)
In case you're wondering if God is being a bit too harsh on these sinners, he's not. The people did the crime now they've got to do the time. God's just following through.
Quote #5
Deal with them as you have dealt with me because of all my transgressions; for my groans are many and my heart is faint. (NRSV 1:22)
Do unto them, as thou hast done unto me for all my transgressions: for my sighs are many, and my heart is faint. (KJV 1:22)
The Poet would like to point out that the Jewish people are not the only sinners in the house. Their enemies are pretty awful, too, and God's given them a victory. Maybe it's time for some payback? Just a suggestion, Lord.
Quote #6
Your prophets have seen for you false and deceptive visions; they have not exposed your iniquity to restore your fortunes, but have seen oracles for you that are false and misleading. (NRSV 2:14)
Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity; but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of banishment. (KJV 2:14)
Here's the only specific accusation. Apparently, in the time leading up to the invasion of Jerusalem, the prophets were telling people that things would be cool and they should just keep doing what they were doing. A good prophet would have pointed out that the people were sinning and that bad things were going to happen—that's the job description. Give those guys a job on Wall Street.