Jeremiah 5:27-29

Common English Bible

²⁷ Like a cage full of birds,
    so their houses are full of loot.
No wonder they are rich and powerful
²⁸     and have grown fat and sleek!
To be sure, their evil deeds exceed all limits,
    and yet they prosper.
They are indifferent to the plight of the orphan,
    reluctant to defend the rights of the poor.
²⁹ Shouldn’t I punish such acts?
        declares the Lord.
    Shouldn’t I repay that nation for its deeds?