Isaiah 1:21

21 See how the faithful city has become a prostitute! She once was full of justice; righteousness used to dwell in her— but now murderers!

Isaiah 1:21 in Other Translations

KJV
21 How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.
ESV
21 How the faithful city has become a whore, she who was full of justice! Righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.
NLT
21 See how Jerusalem, once so faithful, has become a prostitute. Once the home of justice and righteousness, she is now filled with murderers.
MSG
21 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.
CSB
21 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

19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land;
20 but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.
21 See how the faithful city has become a prostitute! She once was full of justice; righteousness used to dwell in her— but now murderers!
22 Your silver has become dross, your choice wine is diluted with water.
23 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.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Isaiah 57:3-9; Jeremiah 2:20; Jeremiah 3:2,9; Jeremiah 13:27; Ezekiel 23:3; Hosea 2:1-13
  • 2. Isaiah 5:7; Isaiah 46:13; Isaiah 59:14; Amos 6:12
  • 3. S Proverbs 6:17
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