16. But the Lord of hosts will be exalted in judgment, And the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.
17. Then the lambs will graze as in their pasture, And strangers will eat in the waste places of the wealthy.
18. Woe to those who drag iniquity with the cords of falsehood, And sin as if with cart ropes;
19. Who say, "Let Him make speed, let Him hasten His work, that we may see it; And let the purpose of the Holy One of Israel draw near And come to pass, that we may know it!"
20. Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
21. Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes And clever in their own sight!
22. Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine And valiant men in mixing strong drink,
23. Who justify the wicked for a bribe, And take away the rights of the ones who are in the right!