26. ‘Among my people are the wickedwho lie in wait like men who snare birdsand like those who set traps to catch people.
27. Like cages full of birds,their houses are full of deceit;they have become rich and powerful
28. and have grown fat and sleek.Their evil deeds have no limit;they do not seek justice.They do not promote the case of the fatherless;they do not defend the just cause of the poor.
29. Should I not punish them for this?’declares the Lord.‘Should I not avenge myselfon such a nation as this?
30. ‘A horrible and shocking thinghas happened in the land:
31. the prophets prophesy lies,the priests rule by their own authority,and my people love it this way.But what will you do in the end?