Holy Scripture
Isaiah 3:13
A church father on this verse
“(Verse 13) My people, who call you blessed, themselves deceive you, and they scatter or disturb the path of your steps. He had called the scribes and Pharisees tax collectors, not teachers; and above them, the mockers, who, because of gifts that blind even the wise, not only did not correct sinners in the people, but…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
13But now the Lord will stand up for judgment, and will enter into judgment with his people.
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In context
11Woe to the transgressor! evils shall happen to him according to the works of his hands.
12O my people, your exactors strip you, and extortioners rule over you: O my people, they that pronounce you blessed lead you astray, and pervert the path of your feet.
— Isaiah 3:13 —
14The Lord himself shall enter into judgment with the elders of the people, and with their rulers: but why have ye set my vineyard on fire, and why is the spoil of the poor in your houses?
15Why do ye wrong my people, and shame the face of the poor?