19. as if someone fled from a lion,and was met by a bear;or sought refuge in a house,rested a hand against the wall,and was bitten by a snake.
20. Isn’t the day of the Lord darkness, not light;all dark with no brightness in it?
21. I hate, I reject your festivals;I don’t enjoy your joyous assemblies.
22. If you bring me your entirely burned offerings and gifts of food—I won’t be pleased;I won’t even look at your offerings of well-fed animals.
23. Take away the noise of your songs;I won’t listen to the melody of your harps.
24. But let justice roll down like waters,and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.