27. Like a cage full of birds,so their houses are full of loot.No wonder they are rich and powerful
28. and have grown fat and sleek!To be sure, their evil deeds exceed all limits,and yet they prosper.They are indifferent to the plight of the orphan,reluctant to defend the rights of the poor.
29. Shouldn’t I punish such acts?declares the Lord.Shouldn’t I repay that nation for its deeds?
30. An awful, a terrible thinghas happened in the land:
31. The prophets prophesy falsely,the priests rule at their sides,and my people love it this way!But what will you do when the end comes?