19. If you are willing, and obey,you shall eat the good things of the land;
20. But if you refuse and resist,you shall be eaten by the sword:for the mouth of the Lord has spoken!
21. How she has become a prostitute,the faithful city, so upright!Justice used to lodge within her,but now, murderers.
22. Your silver is turned to dross,your wine is mixed with water.
23. Your princes are rebelsand comrades of thieves;Each one of them loves a bribeand looks for gifts.The fatherless they do not defend,the widow’s plea does not reach them.
24. Now, therefore, says the Lord,the Lord of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel:Ah! I will take vengeance on my foesand fully repay my enemies!
25. I will turn my hand against you,and refine your dross in the furnace,removing all your alloy.
26. I will restore your judges as at first,and your counselors as in the beginning;After that you shall be calledcity of justice, faithful city.