[23] Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, [24] Son of man, they that inhabit those wastes of the land of Israel speak, Abraham was one, and he inherited the land: but we are many; the land is given us for inheritance. [25] Wherefore say the Lord Ye eat with the blood, and lift up your eyes toward your idols, and shed blood: and shall ye possess the land? [26] Ye stand upon your sword, ye work abomination, and ye defile every one his neighbour's wife: and shall ye possess the land? [27] Say the Lord GOD; As I live, surely they that are in the wastes shall fall by the sword, and him that is in the open field will I give to the beasts to be devoured, and in the caves shall die of the pestilence. [28] For I will lay the land most desolate, and the pomp of her strength shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, that none shall pass through. [29] Then shall they know that I am the LORD, when I have laid the land most desolate because of all their abominations which they have committed.