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23 Your princes are rebellious
    and friends with thieves.
Everyone loves a bribe
    and chases after rewards.
They do not defend the orphan,
nor does a widow’s case come to them.

24 Therefore says the Lord Adonai-Tzva’ot,
    the Mighty One of Israel:
Oy! I will get relief from My foes
    and avenge Myself on My enemies.
25 Then I will turn My hand on you,
    purge away your dross,
    and remove all your alloy.

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