[2:20] The Sovereign Lord says, “Israel, long ago you rejected my authority; you refused to obey me and worship me. On every high hill and under every green tree you worshiped fertility gods.
[2:21] I planted you like a choice vine from the very best seed. But look what you have become! You are like a rotten, worthless vine.
[2:22] Even if you washed with the strongest soap, I would still see the stain of your guilt.
[2:23] How can you say you have not defiled yourself, that you have never worshiped Baal? Look how you sinned in the valley; see what you have done. You are like a wild camel in heat, running around loose,
[2:24] rushing into the desert. When she is in heat, who can control her? No male that wants her has to trouble himself; she is always available in mating season.
[2:25] Israel, don't wear your feet out, or let your throat become dry from chasing after other gods. But you say, ‘No! I can't turn back. I have loved foreign gods and will go after them.’”