13. Stop bringing offerings that do not mean anything to me! I hate your incense. I can't stand your evil gatherings. I can't stand the way you celebrate your New Moon Feasts, Sabbath days and special services.
14. I hate your New Moon Feasts and your other appointed feasts. They have become a heavy load to me. I am tired of carrying it.
15. You might spread out your hands toward me when you pray. But I will not look at you. You might even offer many prayers. But I will not listen to them. Your hands are covered with the blood of the people you have murdered.
16. So wash your hands. Make yourselves clean. Get your evil actions out of my sight! Stop doing what is wrong!
17. Learn to do what is right! Treat people fairly. Give hope to those who are beaten down. Cheer them up. Stand up in court for children whose fathers have died. And do the same thing for widows.
18. "Come. Let us talk some more about this matter," says the Lord. "Even though your sins are bright red, they will be as white as snow. Even though they are deep red, they will be white like wool.
19. But you have to be willing to change and obey me. If you are, you will eat the best food that grows on the land.