Thursday, July 17

11 “Moreover, say to the royal house of Judah, ‘Hear the word of the Lord. 12 This is what the Lord says to you, house of David:

“‘Administer justice every morning;

    rescue from the hand of the oppressor

    the one who has been robbed,

or my wrath will break out and burn like fire

    because of the evil you have done—

    burn with no one to quench it.

13 

I am against you, Jerusalem,

    you who live above this valley

    on the rocky plateau, declares the Lord—

you who say, “Who can come against us?

    Who can enter our refuge?”

14 

I will punish you as your deeds deserve,

    declares the Lord.

I will kindle a fire in your forests

    that will consume everything around you.’”