11. You walk all over poor people. You make them give you grain. You have built stone houses. But you won't live in them. You have planted fruitful vineyards. But you won't drink the wine they produce.
12. I know how many crimes you have committed. You have sinned far too much. You crush those who do what is right. You accept money from people who want special favors. You take away the rights of poor people in the courts.
13. So those who are wise keep quiet in times like these. That's because the times are evil.
14. Look to what is good, not to what is evil. Then you will live. And the Lord God who rules over all will be with you, just as you say he is.
15. Hate what is evil. Love what is good. Do what is fair in the courts. Perhaps the Lord God who rules over all will show you his favor. After all, you are the only ones left in the family line of Joseph.