King James Version (KJV)
Isaiah 1:23
“Thy princes [are] rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.”
Verse in context — Isaiah 1
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How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.
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Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water:
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Thy princes [are] rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.
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Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies:
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And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin:
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