Isaiah 1:15-17

New International Reader's Version

¹⁵ You might spread out your hands toward me when you pray.
    But I do not look at you.
You might even offer many prayers.
    But I am not listening to them.
Your hands are covered with the blood of the people you have murdered.
¹⁶     So wash and make yourselves clean.
Get your evil actions out of my sight!
    Stop doing what is wrong!
¹⁷     Learn to do what is right!
Treat people fairly.
    Help those who are treated badly.
Stand up in court for children whose fathers have died.
    And do the same thing for widows.