Isaiah 57:1-10

1The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil.

2Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.

3“But you—come here, you children of a sorceress, you offspring of adulterers and prostitutes!

4Who are you mocking? At whom do you sneer and stick out your tongue? Are you not a brood of rebels, the offspring of liars?

5You burn with lust among the oaks and under every spreading tree; you sacrifice your children in the ravines and under the overhanging crags.

6The idols among the smooth stones of the ravines are your portion; indeed, they are your lot. Yes, to them you have poured out drink offerings and offered grain offerings. In view of all this, should I relent?

7You have made your bed on a high and lofty hill; there you went up to offer your sacrifices.

8Behind your doors and your doorposts you have put your pagan symbols. Forsaking me, you uncovered your bed, you climbed into it and opened it wide; you made a pact with those whose beds you love, and you looked with lust on their naked bodies.

9You went to Molek Or to the king with olive oil and increased your perfumes. You sent your ambassadors Or idols far away; you descended to the very realm of the dead!

10You wearied yourself by such going about, but you would not say, ‘It is hopeless.’ You found renewal of your strength, and so you did not faint.