Add parallel Print Page Options

Its prophets are reckless,
    faithless persons;
its priests have profaned what is sacred,
    they have done violence to the law.
The Lord within it is righteous;
    he does no wrong.
Every morning he renders his judgement,
    each dawn without fail;
    but the unjust knows no shame.

I have cut off nations;
    their battlements are in ruins;
I have laid waste their streets
    so that no one walks in them;
their cities have been made desolate,
    without people, without inhabitants.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Eucalyptus--Softcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Eucalyptus--Softcover
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $3.12
Save: $21.87 (88%)
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Royal Poinciana--hardcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Royal Poinciana--hardcover
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $13.98
Save: $16.01 (53%)
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Bird of Paradise--Softcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Bird of Paradise--Softcover
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $3.38
Save: $21.61 (86%)