Isaiah 1:20-22

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁰but if you refuse and rebel,
you shall be devoured by the sword;
for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

The Degenerate City

²¹How the faithful city
    has become a whore!
    She that was full of justice,
righteousness lodged in her—
    but now murderers!
²²Your silver has become dross,
    your wine is mixed with water.

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