Isaiah 56 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

Isaiah 56The Covenant Extended to All Who Obey

1 The Corruption of Israel’s Rulers

9 sentinels are blind;

they are all without knowledge;

they are all silent dogs

that cannot bark,

dreaming, lying down,

loving to slumber.

11The dogs have a mighty appetite;

they never have enough.

The shepherds also have no understanding;

they have all turned to their own way,

to their own gain, one and all.

12“Come,” they say, “let us get wine;

let us fill ourselves with strong drink.

And tomorrow will be like today,

great beyond measure.”