Isaiah 3:12
Youths oppress My people,
What it says
The people are oppressed by immature rulers who mislead them from the right path.
What it is doing
This verse identifies failed leadership as part of the judgment.
In context
1For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts 2the mighty man and the warrior, 3the commander of fifty and the dignitary, 4“I will make mere lads their leaders, 5The people will oppress one another, 6A man will seize his brother 7On that day he will cry aloud: 8For Jerusalem has stumbled 9The expression on their faces testifies against them, 10Tell the righteous it will be well with them, 11Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! 12Youths oppress My people, 13The LORD arises to contend; 14The LORD brings this charge 15Why do you crush My people