27 Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey; they shed blood and kill people to make unjust gain.
28 Her prophets whitewash these deeds for them by false visions and lying divinations. They say, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says’—when the Lord has not spoken.
Romans 13:4 - For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear th... Click to read the verse Romans 13:4 Click to read the verse Romans 13:4
Micah 7:3 - Both hands are skilled in doing evil; the ruler demands gifts, the judge accepts bribes, the po... Click to read the verse Micah 7:3 Click to read the verse Micah 7:3
Psalms 94:21 - They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:21
Genesis 49:27 - “Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:27 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:27
Ezekiel 22:25 - There is a conspiracy of her princes within her like a roaring lion tearing its prey; they devo... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:25 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:25
Zephaniah 3:3 - Her officials are roaring lions, her rulers are evening wolves, who leave nothing for the morning. Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:3 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:3
Jeremiah 5:6 - Therefore a lion from the forest will attack them, a wolf from the desert will ravage them, a l... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:6 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:6
Matthew 7:15 - “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are fero... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:15 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:15
Amos 4:1 - Israel Has Not Returned to God Hear this word, you cows of Bashan on Mount Samaria, you women w... Click to read the verse Amos 4:1 Click to read the verse Amos 4:1
Jeremiah 38:4 - Then the officials said to the king, “This man should be put to death. He is discouraging the s... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 38:4 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 38:4
Micah 3:11 - Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets tell fortunes fo... Click to read the verse Micah 3:11 Click to read the verse Micah 3:11
1 Corinthians 6:10 - nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:10
Matthew 21:13 - “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are mak... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:13
Ezekiel 33:31 - My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to listen to your words, but they... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:31 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:31
Isaiah 1:23 - Your rulers are rebels, companions of thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:23 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:23
Ezekiel 33:25 - Therefore say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Since you eat meat with the blood... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:25 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:25
Ezekiel 22:13 - “‘I will surely strike my hands together at the unjust gain you have made and at the blood you ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:13 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:13
Micah 7:8 - Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, th... Click to read the verse Micah 7:8 Click to read the verse Micah 7:8
Ezekiel 46:18 - The prince must not take any of the inheritance of the people, driving them off their property.... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 46:18 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 46:18
Hosea 6:9 - As marauders lie in ambush for a man, so do bands of priests; they murder on the road to Sheche... Click to read the verse Hosea 6:9 Click to read the verse Hosea 6:9
Jeremiah 26:10 - When the officials of Judah heard about these things, they went up from the royal palace to the... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:10
Ezekiel 22:6 - “‘See how each of the princes of Israel who are in you uses his power to shed blood. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:6 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:6
Micah 3:9-11 - Hear this, you leaders of the house of Jacob, you rulers of the house of Israel, who despise ju... Click to read the verse Micah 3:9-11 Click to read the verse Micah 3:9-11
Ezekiel 45:9 - “‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: You have gone far enough, O princes of Israel! Give up ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 45:9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 45:9
Micah 3:2-3 - you who hate good and love evil; who tear the skin from my people and the flesh from their bones; Click to read the verse Micah 3:2-3 Click to read the verse Micah 3:2-3
James 2:6-7 - But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the one... Click to read the verse James 2:6-7 Click to read the verse James 2:6-7
Hosea 9:15 - “Because of all their wickedness in Gilgal, I hated them there. Because of their sinful deeds, ... Click to read the verse Hosea 9:15 Click to read the verse Hosea 9:15
Luke 11:39 - Then the Lord said to him, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but ... Click to read the verse Luke 11:39 Click to read the verse Luke 11:39
Ezekiel 19:3-6 - She brought up one of her cubs, and he became a strong lion. He learned to tear the prey and he... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 19:3-6 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 19:3-6
Micah 3:2 - you who hate good and love evil; who tear the skin from my people and the flesh from their bones; Click to read the verse Micah 3:2 Click to read the verse Micah 3:2
Psalms 58:2 - No, in your heart you devise injustice, and your hands mete out violence on the earth. Click to read the verse Psalms 58:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 58:2
Revelation 18:24 - In her was found the blood of prophets and of the saints, and of all who have been killed on th... Click to read the verse Revelation 18:24 Click to read the verse Revelation 18:24
Ezekiel 7:23 - “Prepare chains, because the land is full of bloodshed and the city is full of violence. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 7:23 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 7:23
Ezekiel 22:3 - and say: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: O city that brings on herself doom by shedding ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:3 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:3
James 5:1-4 - Warning to Rich Oppressors Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery tha... Click to read the verse James 5:1-4 Click to read the verse James 5:1-4
Ezekiel 45:8 - This land will be his possession in Israel. And my princes will no longer oppress my people but... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 45:8 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 45:8
Jeremiah 41:7 - When they went into the city, Ishmael son of Nethaniah and the men who were with him slaughtere... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 41:7 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 41:7
Romans 2:21 - you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you... Click to read the verse Romans 2:21 Click to read the verse Romans 2:21
Ezekiel 24:6 - “‘For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “‘Woe to the city of bloodshed, to the pot now encr... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 24:6 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 24:6
Ezekiel 11:1 - Judgment on Israel’s Leaders Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me to the gate of the hou... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:1 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:1
Ezekiel 11:6 - You have killed many people in this city and filled its streets with the dead. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:6 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:6
Hosea 7:1-7 - whenever I would heal Israel, the sins of Ephraim are exposed and the crimes of Samaria reveale... Click to read the verse Hosea 7:1-7 Click to read the verse Hosea 7:1-7
Acts 24:26 - At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently... Click to read the verse Acts 24:26 Click to read the verse Acts 24:26