In that day the temple[a] songs(A) will become wailing”(B)—this is the Lord God’s declaration. “Many dead bodies, thrown everywhere!(C) Silence!” (D)

Hear this, you who trample on the needy(E)
and do away with the poor of the land,(F)
asking, “When will the New Moon be over
so we may sell grain,(G)
and the Sabbath,
so we may market wheat?(H)
We can reduce the measure
while increasing the price[b]
and cheat with dishonest scales.(I)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 8:3 Or palace
  2. 8:5 Lit reduce the ephah and make the shekel great

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament--hardcover
CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament--hardcover
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $29.70
Save: $15.29 (34%)
CSB Here's Hope New Testament
CSB Here's Hope New Testament
Retail: $1.99
Our Price: $1.15
Save: $0.84 (42%)
CSB One Big Story Bible, Hardcover
CSB One Big Story Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $20.05
Save: $14.94 (43%)
CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, black
CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, black
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $20.21
Save: $14.78 (42%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars