²³“How can you say, ‘I am not defiled; ²⁴a wild donkey at home in the wilderness, ²⁵You should have kept your feet from going bare ²⁶As the thief is ashamed when he is caught, ²⁷say to a tree, ‘You are my father,’ ²⁸But where are the gods you made for yourselves? ²⁹Why do you bring a case against Me? ³⁰“I have struck your sons in vain; ³¹You people of this generation, consider the word of the LORD: ³²Does a maiden forget her jewelry ³³How skillfully you pursue love! ³⁴Moreover, your skirts are stained ³⁵you say, ‘I am innocent. ³⁶How impulsive you are, ³⁷Moreover, you will leave that place