22 Thy [a]silver is become dross: thy wine is mixed with water.

23 Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of [b]thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the widow’s cause come before them.

24 Therefore saith the Lord God of hosts, the [c]Mighty one of Israel, Ah, I will [d]ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 1:22 Whatsoever was pure in thee before, is now corrupt, though thou have an outward show.
  2. Isaiah 1:23 That is, they maintain the wicked and the extortioners: and not only do not punish them, but are themselves such.
  3. Isaiah 1:24 When God will show himself merciful to his Church, he calleth himself, The Holy one of Israel, but when he hath to do with his enemies, he is called Mighty, as against whom no power is able to resist.
  4. Isaiah 1:24 I will take vengeance of mine adversaries the Jews, and so satisfy my desire by punishing them. Which thing yet he doeth with a grief, because of his Covenant.

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