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27 Their houses are full of lies,
    like a cage full of birds.
Their lies made them rich and powerful.
28     They have grown big and fat from the evil they have done.
There is no end to the evil they do.
    They will not plead the case of children who have no parents.
    They will not help these orphans.
    They will not let the poor be judged fairly.
29 Should I punish the people of Judah for doing these things?”
    This message is from the Lord.
“You know I should punish a nation such as this.
    I should give it the punishment it deserves.

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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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