Empty offerings and chosen ways

3The one who slaughters an ox is like one who strikes down a man; the one who sacrifices a lamb, like one who breaks a dog’s neck; the one who offers a grain offering, like one who offers pig’s blood; the one who makes a memorial offering of frankincense, like one who blesses wickedness. They too have chosen their own ways, and their soul delights in their abominations.

4So I also will choose harsh treatment for them, and I will bring their fears upon them, because I called and no one answered, I spoke and they did not listen; they did what was evil in my eyes, and chose what I did not delight in.