^{21 Ref} How the faithful city has become a prostitute! She was full of justice; righteousness lodged in her, But now murderers.

^{22 Ref} Your silver has become dross, Your wine mixed with water.

^{23 Ref} Your princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes, and follows after rewards. They don't judge the fatherless, Neither does the cause of the widow come to them.

^{24 Ref} Therefore the Lord, Yahweh of Hosts, The Mighty One of Israel, says: "Ah, I will get relief from my adversaries, And avenge myself of my enemies;