Jeremiah, Chapter 5, verses 26-31

²⁶ "Among my people are wicked men
who lie in wait like men who snare birds
and like those who set traps to catch men.

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 plead the case of the fatherless to win it,
they do not defend the rights 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?


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