Isaiah 1:21-23

New Century Version

²¹ The city of Jerusalem once followed the Lord,
    but she is no longer loyal to him.
She used to be filled with fairness;
    people there lived the way God wanted.
    But now, murderers live there.
²² Jerusalem, you have become like the scum left when silver is purified;
    you are like wine mixed with water.
²³ Your rulers are rebels
    and friends of thieves.
They all accept money for doing wrong,
    and they are paid to cheat people.
They don’t seek justice for the orphans
    or listen to the widows’ needs.