22. Thy silver hath become dross, Thy drink polluted with water.
23. Thy princes [are] apostates, and companions of thieves, Every one loving a bribe, and pursuing rewards, The fatherless they judge not, And the plea of the widow cometh not to them.
24. Therefore--the affirmation of the Lord--Jehovah of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel: Ah, I am eased of Mine adversaries, And I am avenged of Mine enemies,
25. And I turn back My hand upon thee, And I refine as purity thy dross, And I turn aside all thy tin,
26. And I give back thy judges as at the first, And thy counsellors as in the beginning, After this thou art called, `A city of righteousness--a faithful city.'
27. Zion in judgment is redeemed, And her captivity in righteousness.
28. And the destruction of transgressors and sinners [is] together, And those forsaking Jehovah are consumed.