# the rebellious children

Yahweh speaks about his people as if they were his children. 

# this is Yahweh's declaration

"this is what Yahweh has declared" or "this is what I, Yahweh, have declared" 

# They make plans, but not from me

"They plan to do things, but they do not ask me what I want them to do" 

# but they were not directed by my Spirit

"but my Spirit did not direct them" 

# they add sin to sin

"they continue to sin more and more"