7 For the vineyard of the Lord of Armies

is the house of Israel,f

and the menA of Judah,

the plant he delighted in.

He expected justice

but saw injustice;

he expected righteousness

but heard cries of despair.

JUDAH’S SINS DENOUNCED

8 Woe to those who add house to houseg

and join field to field

until there is no more room

and you alone are left in the land.

9 I heard the Lord of Armies say:

Indeed, many housesh will become desolate,

grand and lovely ones without inhabitants.