27. Like cages full of birds, their houses are full of deceit;
They have become rich and powerful
28. And have grown fat and sleek. Their evil deeds have no limit;
They do not plead the case of the fatherless to win it,
They do not defend the rights of the poor.
29. Should I not punish them for this?, declares the Lord.
Should I not avenge myself on such a nation as this?