²⁶ “Among my people are the wicked^(A)
    who lie in wait^(B) like men who snare birds
    and like those who set traps^(C) to catch people.
²⁷ Like cages full of birds,
    their houses are full of deceit;^(D)
they have become rich^(E) and powerful
²⁸     and have grown fat^(F) and sleek.
Their evil deeds have no limit;
    they do not seek justice.
They do not promote the case of the fatherless;^(G)
    they do not defend the just cause of the poor.^(H)
29 Should I not punish them for this?”
    declares the Lord.
“Should I not avenge^(I) myself
    on such a nation as this?

³⁰ “A horrible^(J) and shocking thing
    has happened in the land:
³¹ The prophets prophesy lies,^(K)
    the priests^(L) rule by their own authority,
and my people love it this way.
    But what will you do in the end?^(M)