³⁴ Whenever God slew them, they would seek^(A) him;
    they eagerly turned to him again.
³⁵ They remembered that God was their Rock,^(B)
    that God Most High was their Redeemer.^(C)
36 But then they would flatter him with their mouths,^(D)
    lying to him with their tongues;
³⁷ their hearts were not loyal^(E) to him,
    they were not faithful to his covenant.

²⁰ “Long ago you broke off your yoke^(A)
    and tore off your bonds;^(B)
    you said, ‘I will not serve you!’^(C)
Indeed, on every high hill^(D)
    and under every spreading tree^(E)
    you lay down as a prostitute.^(F)

²⁰ Look up and see
    those who are coming from the north.^(A)
Where is the flock^(B) that was entrusted to you,
    the sheep of which you boasted?
²¹ What will you say when the Lord sets over you
    those you cultivated as your special allies?^(C)
Will not pain grip you
    like that of a woman in labor?^(D)