Isaiah 3:12-13

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O My people! Their oppressors ^(a)are ^(A)children,
And women rule over them.
O My people! ^(B)Those who guide you lead you astray
And confuse the direction of your paths.

God Will Judge

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^(C)The Lord arises to contend,
And stands to judge the people.

Footnotes:

a. Isaiah 3:12: ['Or ', deal severely]

Cross references:

A. Isaiah 3:12: Isaiah 3:4

B. Isaiah 3:12: Isaiah 9:16; Isaiah 28:14; Isaiah 28:15

C. Isaiah 3:13: Isaiah 66:16; Hosea 4:1; Micah 6:2