20 But if you turn against me,your enemies will kill you.I, the Lord, have spoken.
21 Jerusalem, you are likean unfaithful wife.Once your judges were honestand your people lived right;now you are a cityfull of murderers.
22 Your silver is fake,and your wineis watered down.
23 Your leaders have rejected meto become friends of crooks;your rulers are lookingfor gifts and bribes.Widows and orphansnever get a fair trial.
24 I am the Lord All-Powerful,the mighty ruler of Israel,and I make you a promise:You are now my enemy,and I will show my angerby taking revenge on you.
25 I will punish you terriblyand burn away everythingthat makes you unfitto worship me.
26 Jerusalem, I will choosejudges and advisorslike those you had before.Your new name will be“Justice and Faithfulness.”