Jeremiah 5:27-29

Tree of Life Version

²⁷ As a cage is full of birds,
    so are their houses full of deceit.
    That is why they grew great and rich.
²⁸ They grew fat and sleek.
    They also overlooked evil deeds.
    They do not uphold a cause
    —the cause of an orphan to prosper—
    nor do they defend the right of the poor.
²⁹ Should I not punish them?” says Adonai.
    “On such a nation
        should I not avenge Myself?