15 So when you (A)spread out your hands in prayer,
(B)I will hide My eyes from you;
Yes, even though you (C)offer many prayers,
I will not be listening.
(D)Your hands are [a]covered with blood.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 1:15 Lit full of

Zion Corrupted; Will Be Redeemed

21 How the faithful city has become a (A)prostitute,
She who was full of justice!
Righteousness once dwelt in her,
But now murderers.

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30 (A)In vain I have struck your sons;
They did not accept discipline.
Your (B)sword has devoured your prophets
Like a destroying lion.

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34 Also on your skirts is found
The (A)lifeblood of the innocent poor;
You did not find them (B)breaking in.
But in spite of all these things,

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23 (A)Make the [a]chain, for the land is full of [b](B)bloody crimes, and the city is (C)full of violence.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 7:23 I.e., used for imprisonment
  2. Ezekiel 7:23 Lit judgment of blood

There is (A)oath-taking, (B)[a]denial, (C)murder, (D)stealing, and (E)adultery.
They employ violence, so that (F)bloodshed [b]follows bloodshed.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 4:2 I.e., of truth
  2. Hosea 4:2 Lit touches

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