Isaiah 57:1–4

The righteous person perishes,

and no one takes it to heart;

the faithful are taken away,

with no one realizing

that the righteous person is taken away

because ofA evil.

2 He will enter into peace—

they will rest on their bedsB—

everyone who lives uprightly.

PAGAN RELIGION DENOUNCED

3 But come here,

you witch’s sons,

offspring of an adulterer and a prostitute!C

4 Who are you mocking?

Who are you opening your mouth

and sticking out your tongue at?

Isn’t it you, you rebellious children,m

you offspring of liars,