SinaiIsaiah 1:23
American Standard Version
Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves; every one loveth bribes, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.
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Isaiah 1:23 in other translations
Your princes are rebellious and companions of thieves.
Everyone loves bribes and follows after rewards.
They don’t defend the fatherless,
neither does the cause of the widow come to them.
Isaiah 1:23 in context
- 21How is the faithful city become a harlot! she that was full of justice! righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.
- 22Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water.
- 23Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves; every one loveth bribes, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.
- 24Therefore saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies;
- 25and I will turn my hand upon thee, and thoroughly purge away thy dross, and will take away all thy tin;