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11 But evil people are doomed; what they have done to others will now be done to them.

12 Moneylenders oppress my people, and their creditors cheat them.

My people, your leaders are misleading you, so that you do not know which way to turn.

The Lord Judges His People

13 The Lord is ready to state his case; he is ready to judge his people.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 3:13 Some ancient translations his people; Hebrew the peoples.

11 Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.

12 As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.

13 The Lord standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.

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11 Woe to the wicked!(A)
    Disaster(B) is upon them!
They will be paid back(C)
    for what their hands have done.(D)

12 Youths(E) oppress my people,
    women rule over them.
My people, your guides lead you astray;(F)
    they turn you from the path.

13 The Lord takes his place in court;(G)
    he rises to judge(H) the people.

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