5:10 The Israelites 1 hate anyone who arbitrates at the city gate; 2
they despise anyone who speaks honestly.
5:11 Therefore, because you make the poor pay taxes on their crops 3
and 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 4 vineyards you planted. 5
5:12 Certainly 6 I am aware of 7 your many rebellious acts 8
and your numerous sins.
You 9 torment the innocent, you take bribes,
and you deny justice to 10 the needy at the city gate. 11
5:13 For this reason whoever is smart 12 keeps quiet 13 in such a time,
for it is an evil 14 time.