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The vision of Isaiah the son of AmozconcerningJudah and Jerusalem, which he saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.
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Alas, sinfulnation, Peopleweigheddown with iniquity, Offspring of evildoers, Sons who actcorruptly! They have abandoned the LORD, They have despised the HolyOne of Israel, They have turnedaway from Him.
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From the sole of the foot even to the headThere is nothingsound in it, Only bruises, welts and rawwounds, Not pressed out or bandaged, Norsoftened with oil.
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Your land is desolate, Your cities are burned with fire, Your fields-strangers are devouring them in your presence; It is desolation, as overthrown by strangers.
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"What are your multipliedsacrifices to Me?" Says the LORD. "I have hadenough of burntofferings of rams And the fat of fedcattle; And I takenopleasure in the blood of bulls, lambs or goats.
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"Bring your worthlessofferingsnolonger, Incense is an abomination to Me. Newmoon and sabbath, the calling of assemblies - I cannot*endureiniquity and the solemnassembly.
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"So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, eventhough you multiplyprayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.
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"Comenow, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool.
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Your silver has becomedross, Your drinkdiluted with water.
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Your rulers are rebels And companions of thieves; Everyoneloves a bribe And chases after rewards. They do not defend the orphan, Nor does the widow'spleacomebefore them.
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"Then I will restore your judges as at the first, And your counselors as at the beginning; After that you will be called the city of righteousness, A faithfulcity."