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 myself on such a nation as this?
30. “A horrible and shocking thing has 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?