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.
20. You must follow me. You must obey me. If you do not, you will be killed with swords." The Lord has spoken.
21. See how the faithful city of Jerusalem has become like a prostitute! Once it was full of people who treated others fairly. Those who did what was right used to live in it. But now murderers live there!
22. Jerusalem , your silver isn't pure anymore. Your best wine has been made weak with water.
23. Your rulers refuse to obey the Lord. They are companions of robbers. All of them love to accept money from those who want special favors. They are always looking for gifts from other people. They don't stand up in court for children whose fathers have died. They don't do it for widows either.
24. The Lord is the Mighty One of Israel. The Lord who rules over all announces, "Israel, you have become my enemies. I will pay you back for what you have done. Then you will not trouble me anymore.