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27 Like a cage full of birds,
    their houses are full of treachery.
As a result, they have grown rich and powerful,
28     well fed and well groomed.
Their wickedness knows no bounds,
    and they do not practice justice in their dealings.
They do not uphold the rights of the orphan
    or defend the cause of the needy.
29 How can I fail to punish such things?
    says the Lord.
How can I refuse to exact vengeance on a nation such as this?

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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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