11 “aWhat are your multiplied sacrifices to Me?”
Says Yahweh.
“I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams
And the fat of fed cattle;
And in the blood of bulls, lambs, or goats I take no pleasure.
12 When you come ato appear before Me,
Who requires of you this trampling of My courts?
13 Bring your worthless offerings no longer,
aIncense is an abomination to Me.
bNew moon and sabbath, the ccalling of convocation—
I cannot dendure wickedness and the solemn assembly.
14 My soul hates your new moon festivals and your aappointed times,
They have become a burden to Me;
I am bweary of bearing them.
15 So when you aspread out your hands in prayer,
bI will hide My eyes from you;
Indeed, even though you cmultiply prayers,
I will not listen.
dYour hands are full of blood.
16 “aWash yourselves, bpurify yourselves;
cRemove the evil of your deeds from before My eyes.
dCease to do evil,
17 Learn to do good;
aSeek justice,
Reprove the ruthless,
bExecute justice for the orphan,
Plead for the widow.
18 “Come now, and alet us reason together,”
Says Yahweh,
“bThough your sins are as scarlet,
They will be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They will be like wool.
19 aIf you are willing and obey,
You will beat the best of the land;
20 But if you refuse and rebel,
You will be aeaten by the sword.”
For bthe mouth of Yahweh has spoken.
Zion Will Be Redeemed with Justice
21 How the faithful city has become a aharlot,
She who was full of justice!
Righteousness once lodged in her,
But now murderers.
22 Your silver has become dross,
Your drink diluted with water.
23 Your arulers are rebels
And companions of thieves;
Everyone bloves a bribe
And pursues rewards.
They cdo not execute justice for the orphan,
Nor does the widow’s plea come before them.