Isaiah 3:8-15

New International Version

⁸ Jerusalem staggers,
    Judah is falling;^(A)
their words^(B) and deeds^(C) are against the Lord,
    defying^(D) his glorious presence.
⁹ The look on their faces testifies^(E) against them;
    they parade their sin like Sodom;^(F)
    they do not hide it.
Woe to them!
    They have brought disaster^(G) upon themselves.

¹⁰ Tell the righteous it will be well^(H) with them,
    for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds.^(I)
11 Woe to the wicked!^(J)
    Disaster^(K) is upon them!
They will be paid back^(L)
    for what their hands have done.^(M)

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

¹³ The Lord takes his place in court;^(P)
    he rises to judge^(Q) the people.
¹⁴ The Lord enters into judgment^(R)
    against the elders and leaders of his people:
“It is you who have ruined my vineyard;
    the plunder^(S) from the poor^(T) is in your houses.
¹⁵ What do you mean by crushing my people^(U)
    and grinding^(V) the faces of the poor?”^(W)
declares the Lord, the Lord Almighty.^(X)