1This is the vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.
2Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth,
3The ox knows its owner,
4Alas, O sinful nation,
5Why do you want more beatings?
6From the sole of your foot to the top of your head,
7Your land is desolate;
8And the Daughter of Zion is abandoned
9Unless the LORD of Hosts
10Hear the word of the LORD,
11“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?”
12When you come to appear before Me,
13Bring your worthless offerings no more;
14I hate your New Moons
15When you spread out your hands in prayer,
16Wash and cleanse yourselves.
17Learn to do right;
18“Come now, let us reason together,”
19If you are willing and obedient,
20But if you resist and rebel,
21See how the faithful city has become a harlot!
22Your silver has become dross;
23Your rulers are rebels,
24Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts,
25I will turn My hand against you;
26I will restore your judges as at first,
27Zion will be redeemed with justice,
28But rebels and sinners will together be shattered,
29Surely you will be ashamed of the sacred oaks
30For you will become like an oak whose leaves are withered,
31The strong man will become tinder