KJV ORIGINAL
Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Your leaders are rebels who associate with thieves. Every one of them loves bribes and chases after dishonest profits. They refuse to defend orphans or help widows get justice.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is condemning the corrupt leaders who take bribes, ignore justice, and fail to protect the most vulnerable people in society.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was speaking to the kingdom of Judah around 740-700 BC, during a time of moral decay and political corruption. The leaders and judges were supposed to protect the poor and defenseless, but instead they were taking bribes and perverting justice. This corruption would eventually lead to God's judgment through foreign invasion and exile.
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