21. The faithful city —what an adulteress she has become!She was once full of justice.Righteousness once dwelt in her —but now, murderers!
22. Your silver has become dross, your beer is diluted with water.
23. Your rulers are rebels,friends of thieves. They all love graftand chase after bribes. They do not defend the rights of the fatherless,and the widow’s case never comes before them.
24. Therefore the Lord God of Hosts,the Mighty One of Israel, declares:“Ah, I will gain satisfaction from My foes;I will take revenge against My enemies.
25. I will turn My hand against you and will burn away your dross completely; I will remove all your impurities.
26. I will restore your judges to what they once were, and your advisers to their former state. Afterward you will be called the Righteous City, a Faithful City.”