¹⁴ Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you,

¹⁵ Time and time again^[a] I have sent you all my servants the prophets, proclaiming, “Turn, each one from his evil way,^(A) and correct your actions. Stop following other gods to serve them.^(B) Live in the land that I gave you and your ancestors.” But you did not pay attention or obey me.^(C)