Jeremiah 5:27-29

Evangelical Heritage Version

²⁷ Like a cage full of birds, their houses are full of deceit.
That is how they became powerful and rich.
²⁸ They have become fat and sleek.
They have gone beyond evil words.^[a]
They do not argue a case for the fatherless to help them win,
and they do not seek justice for the poor.
²⁹ Should I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord.
Should I not avenge myself on a nation like this one?