In that day the temple[a] songs(A) will become wailing”(B)—this is the Lord God’s declaration. “Many dead bodies, thrown everywhere!(C) Silence!” (D)

Hear this, you who trample on the needy(E)
and do away with the poor of the land,(F)
asking, “When will the New Moon be over
so we may sell grain,(G)
and the Sabbath,
so we may market wheat?(H)
We can reduce the measure
while increasing the price[b]
and cheat with dishonest scales.(I)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 8:3 Or palace
  2. 8:5 Lit reduce the ephah and make the shekel great

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, black
CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, black
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $6.29
Save: $1.70 (21%)
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Burgundy Bonded Leather, In
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Burgundy Bonded Leather, In
Retail: $89.99
Our Price: $30.49
Save: $59.50 (66%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Black Bonded Leather, Index
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Black Bonded Leather, Index
Retail: $89.99
Our Price: $31.49
Save: $58.50 (65%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Thinline Bible, Value Edition--LeatherTouch, teal
CSB Thinline Bible, Value Edition--LeatherTouch, teal
Retail: $14.99
Our Price: $10.99
Save: $4.00 (27%)