26 For among My people are wicked men, watching like bait-layers lying in wait. They set a trap—they catch men.
27 As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit. That is why they grew great and rich.
28 They grew fat and sleek. They also overlooked evil deeds. They do not uphold a cause— the cause of an orphan to prosper— nor do they defend the right of the poor.
29 Should I not punish them?” says Adonai. “On such a nation should I not avenge Myself?
30 An appalling and horrible thing has happened in the land.
31 The prophets prophesy falsely, the kohanim rule by their own authority, and My people love it this way! But what will you do in the end?”