56:9–57:2 · Unfaithful Leaders: The leaders are called “watchmen” (56:10; cf. Isa. 52:8; Ezek. 3:17; 33:7). Leaders, whether civil or religious, charged with responsibility for the people of God are likened to “mute” and greedy dogs (56:10–11)—irresponsible in discharging their responsibility for instructing God’s people and greedy for material gain.The struggle between righteousness and wickedness extends even to Zion. The wicked are those who enjo…