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?