Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of (c) Israel, and for four, I will not turn away [the punishment] thereof; because they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of (d) shoes;
(c) If he did not spare Judah unto whom his promises were made, much more he will not spare this degenerate kingdom.
(d) They esteemed most vile bribes more than men's lives.