TSK · Isaiah 59:8

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David. Do you rulers really pronounce just decisions? Do you judge people fairly?

who leave the upright paths to walk on the dark ways,

Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.

There will be no prosperity for the wicked,” says the LORD.

Justice is driven back; godliness stands far off. Indeed, honesty stumbles in the city square and morality is not even able to enter.

Judah is Justly Deserving of Coming Judgment The LORD said,“Go up and down through the streets of Jerusalem. Look around and see for yourselves. Search through its public squares. See if any of you can find a single person who deals honestly and tries to be truthful. If you can, then I will not punish this city.

The Party is over for the Rich Woe to those who live in ease in Zion, to those who feel secure on Mount Samaria. They think of themselves as the elite class of the best nation. The family of Israel looks to them for leadership.

to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”