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22 Your pure silver has become dirt. You have mixed water with your best wine.

23 Your rulers have turned against God. They are friends of robbers. They all accept bribes and they love to receive gifts. But they do not help widows or children who have no family. They do not make sure that they receive justice.

24 So the Lord says this. He is the Lord Almighty, Israel's Mighty One. He says, ‘Oh! I will punish my enemies as they deserve. I will pay them back!

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22 Your silver has become dross,(A)
    your choice wine is diluted with water.
23 Your rulers are rebels,(B)
    partners with thieves;(C)
they all love bribes(D)
    and chase after gifts.
They do not defend the cause of the fatherless;
    the widow’s case does not come before them.(E)

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

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