^{17 Ref} Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

^{18 Ref} Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

^{19 Ref} If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:

^{20 Ref} But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

^{21 Ref} How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.

^{22 Ref} Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water:

^{23 Ref} 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.

^{24 Ref} 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: