²¹ But as for those whose hearts are devoted to their vile images and detestable idols,^(A) I will bring down on their own heads what they have done, declares the Sovereign Lord.^(B)”

³ “Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts^(A) and put wicked stumbling blocks^(B) before their faces. Should I let them inquire of me at all?^{(C) 4} Therefore speak to them and tell them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: When any of the Israelites set up idols in their hearts and put a wicked stumbling block before their faces and then go to a prophet, I the Lord will answer them myself in keeping with their great idolatry. ⁵ I will do this to recapture the hearts of the people of Israel, who have all deserted^(D) me for their idols.’^(E)

⁶ “Therefore say to the people of Israel, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Repent!^(F) Turn from your idols and renounce all your detestable practices!^(G)

⁷ “‘When any of the Israelites or any foreigner^(H) residing in Israel separate themselves from me and set up idols in their hearts and put a wicked stumbling block^(I) before their faces and then go to a prophet to inquire^(J) of me, I the Lord will answer them myself.

⁸ “‘But they rebelled against me and would not listen to me;^(A) they did not get rid of the vile images they had set their eyes on, nor did they forsake the idols of Egypt.^(B) So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in Egypt.^(C)