For they have no knowledge of how to do what is right, says the Lord, who are storing up violent acts and destruction in their great houses.

For I have seen how your evil-doing is increased and how strong are your sins, you troublers of the upright, who take rewards and do wrong to the cause of the poor in the public place.

And it came about that after they had taken all the grass of the land, I said, O Lord God, have mercy: how will Jacob be able to keep his place? for he is small.

Then said I, O Lord God, let there be an end: how will Jacob be able to keep his place? for he is small.