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.
24. Therefore says the Lord Adonai-Tzva’ot, the Mighty One of Israel: “Oy ! I will get relief from My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies.
25. Then I will turn My hand on you, purge away your dross, and remove all your alloy.
26. I will restore your judges as at first, your counselors as at the start. Afterward you will be called City of Righteousness, Faithful City.
27. Zion will be redeemed with justice, her repentant with righteousness.”