They will surround Jerusalem ¹  like men guarding a field ²  because they have rebelled against me,” says the Lord.

I reported, ¹  “All of them are the most stubborn of rebels! ²  They are as hard as bronze or iron. They go about telling lies. They all deal corruptly.

Why do you brag about your great power? Your power is ebbing away, ¹  you rebellious people of Ammon, ²  who trust in your riches and say, ‘Who would dare to attack us?’

Because of all their evil in Gilgal, I hate them there. On account of their evil deeds, I will drive them out of my land. ¹  I will no longer love them; all their rulers are rebels.

realizing that law ¹  is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawless and rebellious people, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

For I am aware of ¹  my rebellious acts; I am forever conscious of my sin. ² 

for they aroused ¹  his temper, ²  and he spoke rashly. ³ 

Take heed because of him, and obey his voice; do not rebel against him, for he will not pardon your transgressions, for my name ¹  is in him.

When a country is rebellious ¹  it has many princes, ²  but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable ³  order is maintained. ⁴ 

For you are aware of our many rebellious deeds, ¹  and our sins testify against us; indeed, we are aware of our rebellious deeds; we know our sins all too well. ² 

Residents of Lachish, ¹  hitch the horses to the chariots! You ²  influenced Daughter Zion ³  to sin, ⁴  for Israel’s rebellious deeds can be traced back ⁵  to you!

An elder must be blameless, ¹  the husband of one wife, ²  with faithful children ³  who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.

For which ones heard and rebelled? Was it not all who came out of Egypt under Moses’ leadership? ¹ 

Then the Lord said to Moses: “I have seen this people. ¹  Look ²  what a stiff-necked people they are! ³ 

“Even today my complaint is still bitter; ¹  his ²  hand is heavy despite ³  my groaning.

Do not be so certain you have won! ¹  Do not speak with your head held so high! ² 

An evil person seeks only rebellion, ¹  and so ²  a cruel messenger ³  will be sent against him.

Fear the Lord, my child, ¹  as well as the king, and do not associate ²  with rebels, ³ 

for suddenly their destruction will overtake them, ¹  and who knows the ruinous judgment both the Lord and the king can bring? ² 

All rebellious sinners will be shattered, ¹  those who abandon the Lord will perish.