You have ignored all my advice and have not been willing to let me correct you.

"But my people would not listen to me; Israel would not obey me.

Your commandments are my eternal possession; they are the joy of my heart.

Always be ready to help me, because I follow your commands.

Your wise men are put to shame; they are confused and trapped. They have rejected my words; what wisdom do they have now?

But they all began, one after another, to make excuses. The first one told the servant, 'I have bought a field and must go and look at it; please accept my apologies.'

Another one said, 'I have just gotten married, and for that reason I cannot come.'