Isaiah 59:14-16

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¹⁴We pushed Justice away.
    Fairness stands off in the distance.
Truth has fallen in the streets.
    Goodness is not allowed in the city.
¹⁵Loyalty is gone,
    and people who try to do good are robbed.

The Lord looked and saw there was no justice.
    He did not like what he saw.
¹⁶He did not see anyone speak up for the people.
    He was shocked to see that no one stood up for them.
So with his own power he saved them.
    His desire to do what is right gave him strength.

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