11. “For what is it to Me— the multitude of your sacrifices?” says Adonai. “I am full of burnt offerings of rams and fat of fed animals. I have no delight in the blood of bulls, or of lambs or he-goats.
12. When you come to appear before Me, who has required this at your hand— trampling My courts?
13. Bring no more worthless offerings! Incense is an abomination to Me. New Moon and Shabbat, the calling of convocations —I cannot endure it— iniquity with solemn assembly.
14. Your New Moons and your Festivals My soul hates! They are a burden to Me. I am weary to bear them.
15. When you spread out your hands, I will hide My eyes from you. When you multiply prayers, I will not hear. Your hands are full of blood!”
16. “Wash and make yourselves clean. Put away the evil of your deeds from before My eyes. Cease to do evil.
17. Learn to do good, seek justice, relieve the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow.”
18. “Come now, let us reason together,” says Adonai. “Though your sins be like scarlet, they will be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, they will become like wool.
19. If you are willing and obey, you will eat the good of the land.
20. But if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured with the sword.” For the mouth of Adonai has spoken.
21. How the Faithful City became a harlot! She once was full of justice, righteousness lodged in her— but now murderers!
22. Your silver has become dross, your wine diluted by water.
23. Your princes are rebellious and friends with thieves. Everyone loves a bribe and chases after rewards. They do not defend the orphan, nor does a widow’s case come to them.