26. For among my people are found wicked men: they lie in wait, as he that sets snares; they set a trap, they catch men.
27. As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they have become great, and grown rich.
28. They have grown fat, they shine: yea, they pass over the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not defend.
29. Shall I not punish for these things?
30. An appalling and horrible thing is committed in the land;
31. The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their own power; and my people love to have it so: and what will you do in the end?