1The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.
2Hear, heavens,
3The ox knows his owner,
4Ah sinful nation,
5Why should you be beaten more,
6From the sole of the foot even to the head there is no soundness in it,
7Your country is desolate.
8The daughter of Zion is left like a shelter in a vineyard,
9Unless Yahweh of Armies had left to us a very small remnant,
10Hear Yahweh’s word, you rulers of Sodom!
11“What are the multitude of your sacrifices to me?”, says Yahweh.
12When you come to appear before me,
13Bring no more vain offerings.
14My soul hates your New Moons and your appointed feasts.
15When you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you.
16Wash yourselves. Make yourself clean.
17Learn to do well.
18“Come now, and let’s reason together,” says Yahweh:
19If you are willing and obedient,
20but if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured with the sword;
21How the faithful city has become a prostitute!
22Your silver has become dross,
23Your princes are rebellious and companions of thieves.
24Therefore the Lord,1:24 The word translated “Lord” is “Adonai.” Yahweh of Armies,
25I will turn my hand on you,
26I will restore your judges as at the first,
27Zion shall be redeemed with justice,
28But the destruction of transgressors and sinners shall be together,
29For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which you have desired,
30For you shall be as an oak whose leaf fades,
31The strong will be like tinder,