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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?

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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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