[43:22] The Lord says, “But you were tired of me, Israel; you did not worship me.
[43:23] You did not bring me your burnt offerings of sheep; you did not honor me with your sacrifices. I did not burden you by demanding offerings or wear you out by asking for incense.
[43:24] You didn't buy incense for me or satisfy me with the fat of your animals. Instead you burdened me with your sins; you wore me out with the wrongs you have committed.
[43:25] And yet, I am the God who forgives your sins, and I do this because of who I am. I will not hold your sins against you.
[43:26] “Let us go to court; bring your accusation! Present your case to prove you are in the right!
[43:27] Your earliest ancestor sinned; your leaders sinned against me,
[43:28] and your rulers profaned my sanctuary. So I brought destruction on Israel; I let my own people be insulted.”