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Isaiah 1:21
How hath she become unchaste!—The city that was Faithful,—Full of justice, Righteousness lodged in her, But, now, murderers!
Isaiah 1:21 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
Isaiah 1:21 in other translations
How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.
See how the faithful city has become a harlot! She once was full of justice; righteousness resided within her, but now only murderers!
How the faithful city has become a prostitute! She was full of justice. Righteousness lodged in her, but now there are murderers.
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In context
18 Come, I pray you, and let us settle the dispute Saith Yahweh,—Though your sins be found like scarlet, As snow, shall they be made white, Though they appear red like crimson, As wool, shall they become.
19 If ye be willing—and hearken Of the good of the land, shall ye eat;
20 But, if ye refuse and rebel, With the sword, shall ye be devoured, For, the mouth of Yahweh, hath spoken it.
21 How hath she become unchaste!—The city that was Faithful,—Full of justice, Righteousness lodged in her, But, now, murderers!
22 Thy silver, hath become dross,—Thy wine, weakened with water;
23 Thy rulers, are unruly, and companions of thieves, Every one of the people, loveth a bribe, and runneth after rewards,—The fatherless, they do not vindicate, And, the plea of the widow, reacheth them not.
24 Therefore, Declareth the Lord Yahweh of hosts, The Mighty One of Israel,—Alas! I must appease me on mine adversaries, I must avenge me on mine enemies
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