20 But if ye refuse and be rebellious, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

21 How is the [a]faithful city become an harlot? it was full of judgment, and justice lodged therein, but now [b]they are murderers.

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

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 1:21 That is, Jerusalem, which had promised fidelity unto me, as a wife to her husband.
  2. Isaiah 1:21 Given to covetousness and extortion, which he signified before by blood, verse 15.
  3. Isaiah 1:22 Whatsoever was pure in thee before, is now corrupt, though thou have an outward show.

20 but if you resist and rebel,(A)
    you will be devoured by the sword.”(B)
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.(C)

21 See how the faithful city
    has become a prostitute!(D)
She once was full of justice;
    righteousness(E) used to dwell in her—
    but now murderers!(F)
22 Your silver has become dross,(G)
    your choice wine is diluted with water.

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