At the same time, I'll punish every idol worshipper, especially those who are filling their master's temple with violence and deceit.

Its national officials are roaring lions; its judges are like wolves of the night that don't leave the bones for the morning.

Its prophets are arrogant and treacherous. Its priests have contaminated the sanctuary. They give perverse interpretations of the Law.

The righteous LORD who lives within her will do no wrong; he will bring justice to light morning by morning. He never fails, but the unjust are shameless.

"I have destroyed nations their fortifications are deserted. I have turned their main thoroughfares into wastelands where no one will travel. Their cities are desolate; as a result, not one man remains no, not even a single resident.