19. "If you consent and obey, You will eat the best of the land;
20. "But if you refuse and rebel, You will be devoured by the sword." Truly, the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
21. How the faithful city has become a harlot, She who was full of justice! Righteousness once lodged in her, But now murderers.
22. Your silver has become dross, Your drink diluted with water.
23. Your rulers are rebels And companions of thieves; Everyone loves a bribe And chases after rewards. They do not defend the orphan, Nor does the widow's plea come before them.
24. Therefore the Lord God of hosts, The Mighty One of Israel, declares, "Ah, I will be relieved of My adversaries And avenge Myself on My foes.
25. "I will also turn My hand against you, And will smelt away your dross as with lye And will remove all your alloy.
26. "Then I will restore your judges as at the first, And your counselors as at the beginning; After that you will be called the city of righteousness, A faithful city."
27. Zion will be redeemed with justice And her repentant ones with righteousness.