15 "So when you spread out your hands in prayer,
I will hide My eyes from you;
Yes, even though you offer many prayers,
I will not be listening.
Your hands are 1:15 Lit full ofcovered with blood.
16 "Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean;
Remove the evil of your deeds from My sight.
Stop doing evil,
17 Learn to do good;
Seek justice,
Rebuke the oppressor,
Obtain justice for the orphan,
Plead for the widow’s case.
Invitation to Debate
18 "Come now, and let us 1:18 Or arguedebate your case,"
Says the Lord,
"Though your sins are as scarlet,
They shall become as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They shall be like wool.