9. He flashes destruction down upon the strong so that destruction overwhelms the fortified places.)
10. The Israelites hate anyone who arbitrates at the city gate;they despise anyone who speaks honestly.
11. Therefore, because you make the poor pay taxes on their cropsand exact a grain tax from them,you will not live in the houses you built with chiseled stone,nor will you drink the wine from the fine vineyards you planted.
12. Certainly I am aware of your many rebellious actsand your numerous sins.You torment the innocent, you take bribes,and you deny justice to the needy at the city gate.