10. They hate him who reproves in the gate,and they abhor him who speaks blamelessly.
11. Therefore, because you trample on the poor,and take taxes from him of wheat:You have built houses of cut stone,but you will not dwell in them.You have planted pleasant vineyards,but you shall not drink their wine.
12. For I know how many your offences,and how great are your sins—you who afflict the just,who take a bribe,and who turn away the needy in the courts.
13. Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time,for it is an evil time.
14. Seek good, and not evil,that you may live;and so the Lord, the God of Hosts, will be with you,as you say.