8. But the Lord created the starsand put them in place.He turns darkness to dawnand daylight to darkness;he scoops up the oceanand empties it on the earth.
9. God destroys mighty soldiersand strong fortresses.
10. You people hate judgesand honest witnesses;
11. you abuse the poor and demandheavy taxes from them.You have built expensive homes,but you won't enjoy them;you have planted vineyards,but you will get no wine.
12. I am the Lord, and I knowyour terrible sins.You cheat honest peopleand take bribes;you rob the poor of justice.
13. Times are so evilthat anyone with good sensewill keep quiet.