Isaiah 59:1-3

New International Reader's Version

59 People of Israel, the Lord’s arm is not too weak to save you.
    His ears aren’t too deaf to hear your cry for help.
² But your sins have separated you from your God.
    They have caused him to turn his face away from you.
    So he won’t listen to you.
³ Your hands and fingers are stained with blood.
    You are guilty of committing murder.
Your mouth has told lies.
    Your tongue says evil things.