1:1  The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz concerning Judah and Jerusalem, which he saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

1:2   Listen, O heavens, and hear, O earth; For the LORD speaks," Sons I have reared and brought up, But they have revolted against Me.

1:3  "An ox knows its owner, And a donkey its master's manger, But Israel does not know, My people do not understand."

1:4  Alas, sinful nation, People weighed down with iniquity, Offspring of evildoers, Sons who act corruptly! They have abandoned the LORD, They have despised the Holy One of Israel, They have turned away from Him.

1:5  Where will you find yourself stricken again, As you continue in your rebellion? The whole head has become sick And the whole heart has become faint.

1:6   From the sole of the foot even to the head We can find nothing sound in it, Only bruises, welts and raw wounds, Not pressed out or bandaged, Nor softened with oil.

1:7  Your land has become desolate, Your cities burn with fire, Your fields--strangers devour them in your presence; It looks desolate, as overthrown by strangers.

1:8  The daughter of Zion looks like a shelter in a vineyard, Like a watchman's hut in a cucumber field, like a besieged city.

1:9   Unless the LORD of hosts Had left us a few survivors, We would look like Sodom, We would look like Gomorrah.

1:10  Hear the word of the LORD, You rulers of Sodom; Give ear to the instruction of our God, You people of Gomorrah.

1:11  " What do your multiplied sacrifices mean to Me?" Says the LORD. "I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams And the fat of fed cattle; And I take no pleasure in the blood of bulls, lambs or goats.

1:12  "When you come to appear before Me, Who requires of you this trampling of My courts?

1:13  "Bring your worthless offerings no longer, Incense has become an abomination to Me New moon and sabbath, the calling of assemblies-- I cannot endure iniquity and the solemn assembly.

1:14  "I hate your new moon festivals and your appointed feasts, They have become a burden to Me; I feel weary of bearing them.

1:15  "So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you multiply prayers, I will not listen Your hands you have covered with blood.

1:16  " Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Remove the evil of your deeds from My sight Cease to do evil,

1:17  Learn to do good; Seek justice, Reprove the ruthless, Defend the orphan, Plead for the widow.

1:18  "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, " Though your sins have become as scarlet, They will become as white as snow; Though they look red like crimson, They will look like wool.

1:19  " If you consent and obey, You will eat the best of the land;

1:20  "But if you refuse and rebel, You will suffer devouring by the sword "Truly, the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

1:21  How the faithful city has become a harlot, She who once displayed justice! Righteousness once lodged in her, But now murderers.

1:22  Your silver has become dross, Your drink diluted with water.

1:23  Your rulers have turned into rebels And companions of thieves; Everyone loves a bribe And chases after rewards They do not defend the orphan, Nor does the widow's plea come before them.

1:24  Therefore the Lord GOD of hosts, The Mighty One of Israel, declares, "Ah, I will have relief of My adversaries And avenge Myself on My foes.

1:25  "I will also turn My hand against you, And will smelt away your dross as with lye And will remove all your alloy.

1:26  "Then I will restore your judges as at the first, And your counselors as at the beginning; After that you will receive the name of the city of righteousness, A faithful city."

1:27  Zion will become redeemed with justice And her repentant ones with righteousness.

1:28  But transgressors and sinners God will crush together, And those who forsake the LORD will come to an end.

1:29  Surely you will have shame for the oaks which you have desired, And you will have embarrassment at the gardens which you have chosen.

1:30  For you will resemble an oak whose leaf fades away Or as a garden that has no water.

1:31  The strong man will become tinder, His work also a spark. Thus they shall both burn together And no one shall quench them.