Jeremiah 22:3-5

Complete Jewish Bible

³This is what Adonai says:

“Do what is right and just;
rescue the wronged from their oppressors;
do nothing wrong or violent
to the stranger, orphan or widow;
don’t shed innocent blood in this place.

⁴“‘“If you are careful to do this, then future kings occupying David’s throne will enter these palace gates riding in chariots and on horses — he, his servants and his people. ⁵But if you will not pay attention to these words, then I swear by myself,” says Adonai, “that this palace will become a ruin.”’

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