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6:1  Now listen to what the LORD is saying, "Stand up! Plead your case in front of the mountains, and let the hills listen to your request.
6:2  Listen to the LORD's lawsuit, you mountains. Listen, you strong foundations of the earth. The LORD has filed a lawsuit against his people. He is arguing his case against Israel.
6:3  "My people, what have I done to you? How have I tried your patience? Answer me!
6:4  I brought you out of Egypt and freed you from slavery. I sent Moses, Aaron, and Miriam to lead you.
6:5  My people, remember what King Balak of Moab planned [to do to you] and how Balaam, son of Beor, responded to him. Remember [your journey] from Shittim to Gilgal so that you may know the victories of the LORD."
6:6  What should I bring when I come into the LORD's presence, when I bow in front of the God of heaven? Should I bring him year-old calves as burnt offerings?
6:7  Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams or with endless streams of olive oil? Should I give him my firstborn child because of my rebellious acts? Should I give him my young child for my sin?
6:8  You mortals, the LORD has told you what is good. This is what the LORD requires from you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to live humbly with your God.
6:9  The voice of the LORD calls out to the city. (The fear of your name is wisdom.) "Listen, you tribe assembled in the city.
6:10  I have cursed all the wicked people who use their money for evil and use inaccurate weights and measures.
6:11  I cannot tolerate dishonest scales and bags filled with inaccurate weights.
6:12  The rich people in the city are violent. Those who live in the city speak lies, and their tongues speak deceitfully.
6:13  I have begun to strike you with heavy blows and to ruin you because of your sins.
6:14  You will eat, but you won't be full. So you will always be hungry. You will put things away, but you won't save them. Anything you save I will destroy.
6:15  You will plant, but you won't harvest. You will crush olives, but you won't rub the oil on your skin. You will make new wine, but you won't drink it.
6:16  You have kept Omri's laws and all the practices of the descendants of Ahab, and you have followed their advice. That is why I will ruin you. Your people will be ridiculed. You will bear the disgrace of my people."