Isaiah 1:22-31 ▼

22 Your silver has become dross, || Your drink defiled with water.

23 Your princes [are] apostates, and companions of thieves, || Everyone loving a bribe, and pursuing rewards, || They do not judge the fatherless, || And the plea of the widow does not come to them.

24 Therefore—a declaration of the Lord—YHWH of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel: “Oh, I relieve Myself from My adversaries, || And avenge Myself against My enemies,

25 And I turn back My hand on you, || And I refine your dross as purity, || And I turn aside all your tin,

26 And I give back your judges as at the first, || And your counselors as in the beginning, || After this you are called, A city of righteousness—a faithful city.”

27 Zion is redeemed in judgment, || And her captivity in righteousness.

28 And the destruction of transgressors and sinners [is] together, || And those forsaking YHWH are consumed.

29 For [men] are ashamed because of the oaks || That you have desired, || And you are confounded because of the gardens || That you have chosen.

30 For you are as an oak whose leaf is fading, || And as a garden that has no water.

31 And the strong has been for tow, || And his work for a spark, || And both of them have burned together, || And there is none quenching!