17. Learn to do good. Treat people fairly. Punish those who hurt others. Speak up for the widows and orphans. Argue their cases for them in court.
18. “I, the Lord, am the one speaking to you. Come, let’s discuss this. Even if your sins are as dark as red dye, that stain can be removed and you will be as pure as wool that is as white as snow.
19. “If you listen to what I say, you will get the good things from this land.
20. But if you refuse to listen and rebel against me, your enemies will destroy you.” The Lord himself said this.