Isaiah 32:5-7

Contemporary English Version

⁵ Fools will no longer
    be highly respected,
and crooks won't be given
    positions of honor.
⁶ Fools talk foolishness.
They always make plans
    to do sinful things,
    to lie about the Lord,
    to let the hungry starve,
and to keep water from those
    who are thirsty.
⁷ Cruel people tell lies—
they do evil things,
    and make cruel plans
to destroy the poor and needy,
even when they beg
    for justice.