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Isaiah 1:22

Integrity

20 But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

21 See how the faithful city has become a harlot! She once was full of justice; righteousness resided within her, but now only murderers!

Your silver has become dross; your fine wine is diluted with water.

23 Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them.

24 Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Your silver has become dross; your fine wine is diluted with water.
KJV
Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water:
WEB
Your silver has become dross, your wine mixed with water.
ASV
Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water.
DARBY
Thy silver is become dross, thy wine is mixed with water:
BLB
Your silver has become as dross, your wine is weakened with water.
ÅB
Ditt sølv er blitt til slagger, din vin blandet opp med vann;
OTB
Ditt sølv har blitt til slagg, og din vin er blandet med vann.
B1930
Ditt sølv er blitt til slagger, din vin blandet op med vann;

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Lamentations 4:1–2

    How the gold has become tarnished, the pure gold has become dull! The gems of the temple lie scattered on every street corner.

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  • Jeremiah 6:28–30

    All are hardened rebels, walking around as slanderers. They are bronze and iron; all of them are corrupt.

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  • Ezekiel 22:18–22

    “Son of man, the house of Israel has become dross to Me. All of them are copper, tin, iron, and lead inside the furnace; they are but the dross of silver.

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  • Hosea 4:18

    When their liquor is gone, they turn to prostitution; their rulers dearly love disgrace.

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  • 2 Corinthians 2:17

    For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.

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  • Hosea 6:4

    What shall I do with you, O Ephraim ? What shall I do with you, O Judah? For your loyalty is like a morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes.

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