Isaiah 65:1-7

Common English Bible

65 I was ready to respond to those who didn’t ask.
    I was ready to be found by those who didn’t look for me.
I said, “I’m here! I’m here!” to a nation
    that didn’t call on my name.
² I extended my hands all day
    to a rebellious people
        walking in a way that isn’t good,
        following their own plans;
³     people who provoke me to my face continually,
        sacrificing in gardens and burning incense on bricks,
⁴     who sit in tombs
        and spend the night among rocks;^[a]
    who eat swine’s flesh
        with broth of unclean meat in their bowls;
⁵     who say, “Keep to yourself!
    Keep away from me! I’m too holy for you.”
These people ignite my anger
    like a fire that burns all day.
⁶ Look, this stands written before me.
    I won’t be silent, but I will repay;
    I will repay in full measure
⁷     your sins and the sins of your ancestors as well,
        says the Lord.
Since they burned incense on the mountains,
    and mocked me in the hills,
I will count out to them
    full payment for their actions.