Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin {is} a reproach to any people. {to any...: Heb. to nations}

How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.

Wickedness {is} in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.

Why criest thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow {is} incurable for the multitude of thine iniquity: {because} thy sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee.

Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,