"Appoint judges and other officials in every town that the LORD your God gives you. These men are to judge the people impartially.

then take them outside the town and stone them to death.

His parents are to take him before the leaders of the town where he lives and make him stand trial.

But if the dead man's brother does not want to marry her, she is to go before the town leaders and say, 'My husband's brother will not do his duty; he refuses to give his brother a descendant among the people of Israel.'

Whenever the city elders met and I took my place among them,

If I have ever cheated an orphan, knowing I could win in court,

You people hate anyone who challenges injustice and speaks the whole truth in court.

I know how terrible your sins are and how many crimes you have committed. You persecute good people, take bribes, and prevent the poor from getting justice in the courts.

It is true that I am a close relative and am responsible for you, but there is a man who is a closer relative than I am.

The LORD says, "Come, everyone who is thirsty--- here is water! Come, you that have no money--- buy grain and eat! Come! Buy wine and milk--- it will cost you nothing!

The LORD said to his people, "I scattered you in all directions. But now, you exiles, escape from Babylonia and return to Jerusalem.