Since therefore (as they rejected reproof, he pronounces the sentence of God upon them), as your treading is upon the poor. This ex…

Burdens of wheat: That is, you take gifts of sifted grain as a contribution to your own luxury—gifts which the poor man w…

God has often shown how He can overthrow those who oppress the poor.

The Prophet here declares that though the judges enriched themselves by plunder, God would not allow them to enjoy their booty, but would deprive t…

Forasmuch therefore as your treading [is] upon the poor
This seems to be spoken to the princes, judges, and civil ma…

The same almighty power can, for repenting sinners, easily turn affliction and sorrow into prosperity and joy, and as easily turn the prosperity of…