¹² Sow for yourselves for justice, harvest according to mercy; newly·​·plow for yourselves newly·​·plowed ground; and it is time to inquire after Jehovah, until He come and instruct you with justice.

⁷ For the vineyard of Jehovah of Armies is the house of Israel, and the man^◦ of Judah the plant of His pleasing; and he waited for judgment, but behold, bloodshed! And for justice, but behold, a cry!