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Jeremiah 5:26-27-31 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

26-27. A hunter traps birdsand puts them in a cage,but some of you trap humansand make them your slaves.You are evil, and you lie and cheatto make yourselves rich.You are powerful

28. and prosperous,but you refuse to help the poorget the justice they deserve.

29. You need to be punished,and so I will take revenge.

30. Look at the terrible thingsgoing on in this country.I am shocked!

31. Prophets give their messagesin the name of a false god,my priests don't wantto serve me,and you—my own people—like it this way!But on the day of disaster,where will you turn for help?

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