17. learn to do good.Make justice your aim: redress the wronged,hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow.
18. Come now, let us set things right,says the Lord:Though your sins be like scarlet,they may become white as snow;Though they be red like crimson,they may become white as wool.
19. If you are willing, and obey,you shall eat the good things of the land;
20. But if you refuse and resist,you shall be eaten by the sword:for the mouth of the Lord has spoken!
21. How she has become a prostitute,the faithful city, so upright!Justice used to lodge within her,but now, murderers.
22. Your silver is turned to dross,your wine is mixed with water.