Yahweh continues to speak.

## For wicked men are found with my people ##

AT: "For I have found wicked men among my people." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## they set a trap and catch people ##

AT: "They set things up so that they can take advantage of people." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## grow large and become rich ##

"become powerful and rich"

## they shine with well-being ##

being** - "and sleek" or "and smooth." The people look smooth because their thick fat hides their bones.

## They pass beyond all bounds of wickedness ##

"They do things that are even worse than evil."

## the cause of the orphan ##

This refers to court cases in which orphans ask that justice be done. AT: "they do not support the court cases brought by orphans." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

## Should I not punish...that is like this ##

See how you translated "So should I not punish...that is like this" in [Jeremiah 5:7](./07.md).