They smear the poor in the dirt and push aside those who are helpless. My holy name is dishonored, because fathers and sons sleep with the same young women.

The Women of Samaria

The Lord said:

You women of Samaria are fat cows! You mistreat and abuse the poor and needy, then you say to your husbands, “Bring us more drinks!”

you abuse the poor and demand heavy taxes from them. You have built expensive homes, but you won't enjoy them; you have planted vineyards, but you will get no wine.

I am the Lord, and I know your terrible sins. You cheat honest people and take bribes; you rob the poor of justice.

Israel Is Doomed

The Lord said:

You people crush those in need and wipe out the poor.

and mix dust in the grain. Those who are needy and poor don't have any money. We will make them our slaves for the price of a pair of sandals.”