2:8 Because you robbed many countries, 1
all who are left among the nations 2 will rob you.
You have shed human blood
and committed violent acts against lands, cities, 3 and those who live in them.
2:9 The one who builds his house by unjust gain is as good as dead. 4
He does this so he can build his nest way up high
and escape the clutches of disaster. 5