²⁵ because they have abandoned me^(A) and burned incense to other gods so as to anger me with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be poured out on this place, and it will not be quenched.” ²⁶ Say this to the king of Judah who sent you to enquire of the Lord: “This is what the Lord God of Israel says: As for the words that you heard, ²⁷ because^(B) your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before God when you heard his words against this place and against its inhabitants, and because you humbled yourself before me, and you tore your clothes and wept before me, I myself have heard” – this is the Lord’s declaration.