²¹ See how the faithful city
    has become a prostitute!^(A)
She once was full of justice;
    righteousness^(B) used to dwell in her—
    but now murderers!^(C)
22 Your silver has become dross,^(D)
    your choice wine is diluted with water.
²³ Your rulers are rebels,^(E)
    partners with thieves;^(F)
they all love bribes^(G)
    and chase after gifts.
They do not defend the cause of the fatherless;
    the widow’s case does not come before them.^(H)

²⁴ Therefore the Lord, the Lord Almighty,
    the Mighty One^(I) of Israel, declares:
“Ah! I will vent my wrath on my foes
    and avenge^(J) myself on my enemies.^(K)