Isaiah 1:23
your princes rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither does the cause of the widow come unto them.
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21 How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.
22 your silver is become dross, your wine mixed with water:
23 your princes rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither does the cause of the widow come unto them.
24 Therefore says the Lord, the Yahuah of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies:
25 And I will turn my hand upon you, and purely purge away your dross, and take away all your tin: