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Oh! Can you believe it? The chaste city has become a whore! She was once all justice, everyone living as good neighbors, And now they're all at one another's throats.
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The faithful city- what an adulteress she has become! She was once full of justice. Righteousness once dwelt in her- but now, murderers!
Isaiah 1:21 In-Context
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If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land;
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but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.
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See how the faithful city has become a prostitute! She once was full of justice; righteousness used to dwell in her— but now murderers!
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Your silver has become dross, your choice wine is diluted with water.
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Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They do not defend the cause of the fatherless; the widow’s case does not come before them.