Isaiah 1:21-25 NIV

[21] See how the faithful city has become a prostitute! She once was full of justice; righteousness used to dwell in her—but now murderers! [22] Your silver has become dross, your choice wine is diluted with water. [23] Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They do not defend the cause of the fatherless; the widow’s case does not come before them. [24] Therefore the Lord, the LORD Almighty, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah! I will vent my wrath on my foes and avenge myself on my enemies. [25] I will turn my hand against you; I will thoroughly purge away your dross and remove all your impurities.