Jeremiah 6:16 - 6:21

16 Thus says Yahweh,

“Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths,

Where the good way is, and walk in it;

And you will find rest for your souls.

But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’

And I set watchmen over you, saying,

‘Give heed to the sound of the trumpet!’

But they said, ‘We will not give heed.’

Therefore hear, O nations,

And know, O congregation, what is among them.

Hear, O earth: behold, I am bringing evil on this people,

The fruit of their plans,

Because they have not given heed to My words,

And as for My law, they have rejected it also.

For what purpose does frankincense come to Me from Sheba

And the sweet cane from a distant land?

Your burnt offerings are not acceptable,

And your sacrifices are not pleasing to Me.”

Therefore, thus says Yahweh,

“Behold, I am laying stumbling blocks before this people.

And they will stumble against them,

Fathers and sons together;

Neighbor and friend will perish.”