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1 Hear the word of the LORD, Israelites, for the LORD has a dispute with the inhabitants of the land: There is no fidelity, no loyalty, no knowledge of God in the land. 2 Swearing, lying, murder, stealing and adultery break out; bloodshed follows bloodshed. 3 Therefore the land dries up, and everything that dwells in it languishes: The beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and even the fish of the sea perish. 4 But let no one accuse, let no one rebuke; with you is my dispute, priest! 5 You will stumble in the day, and the prophet will stumble with you at night; I will make an end of your mother. 6 My people are ruined for lack of knowledge! Since you have rejected knowledge, I will reject you from serving as my priest; Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Hosea 4:1-6, New American Bible Revised. Copyright © 2010 USCCB.
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