⁴ Woe to the sinful nation,
    a people whose guilt is great,^(A)
a brood of evildoers,^(B)
    children given to corruption!^(C)
They have forsaken^(D) the Lord;
    they have spurned the Holy One^(E) of Israel
    and turned their backs^(F) on him.

⁶ From the sole of your foot to the top of your head^(A)
    there is no soundness^(B)—
only wounds and welts^(C)
    and open sores,
not cleansed or bandaged^(D)
    or soothed with olive oil.^(E)

²¹ See how the faithful city
    has become a prostitute!^(A)
She once was full of justice;
    righteousness^(B) used to dwell in her—
    but now murderers!^(C)

²² Your silver has become dross,^(A)
    your choice wine is diluted with water.