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Isaiah 1:23

“Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them.”
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21See how the faithful city has become a harlot! She once was full of justice; righteousness resided within her, but now only murderers!

22Your silver has become dross; your fine wine is diluted with water.

23Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them.

24Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies.

25I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities.

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