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27 Their houses are as full of treachery
    as a bird-cage is of birds;
Therefore they grow powerful and rich,
28     fat and sleek.
They pass over wicked deeds;
    justice they do not defend
By advancing the claim of the orphan
    or judging the cause of the poor.(A)
29 Shall I not punish these things?—oracle of the Lord;
    on a nation such as this shall I not take vengeance?

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27 Like cages full of birds,
    their houses are full of deceit;(A)
they have become rich(B) and powerful
28     and have grown fat(C) and sleek.
Their evil deeds have no limit;
    they do not seek justice.
They do not promote the case of the fatherless;(D)
    they do not defend the just cause of the poor.(E)
29 Should I not punish them for this?”
    declares the Lord.
“Should I not avenge(F) myself
    on such a nation as this?

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