Jeremiah 5:26-28

Contemporary English Version

²⁶ A hunter traps birds
    and puts them in a cage,
but some of you trap humans
    and make them your slaves.
²⁷ You are evil, and you lie and cheat
    to make yourselves rich.
You are powerful
²⁸     and prosperous,
but you refuse to help^[a] the poor
    get the justice they deserve.