Jeremiah 5:27-29

New International Reader's Version

²⁷ A hunter uses tricks to fill his cage with birds.
    And my people have filled their houses with a lot of goods.
They have become rich and powerful.
²⁸     They have grown fat and heavy.
    There is no limit to the evil things they do.
In court they do not seek justice.
    They don’t protect the rights of children whose fathers have died.
    They do not stand up for poor people.
²⁹ Shouldn’t I punish them for this?”
    announces the Lord.
“Shouldn’t I pay back the
    nation that does these things?