Isaiah 1:22
“Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water:”
But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.
Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water:
Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.
Therefore saith the Lord, the Lord of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies:
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Cross-References
“For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.”
“They are all grievous revolters, walking with slanders: they are brass and iron; they are all corrupters.”
“O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away.”
“Their drink is sour: they have committed whoredom continually: her rulers with shame do love, Give ye.”
“How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street.”