²² Your silver has become dross,^(A)
    your choice wine is diluted with water.
²³ Your rulers are rebels,^(B)
    partners with thieves;^(C)
they all love bribes^(D)
    and chase after gifts.
They do not defend the cause of the fatherless;
    the widow’s case does not come before them.^(E)

²⁴ Therefore the Lord, the Lord Almighty,
    the Mighty One^(F) of Israel, declares:
“Ah! I will vent my wrath on my foes
    and avenge^(G) myself on my enemies.^(H)