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They are grew fat, they shine: yes, they overpass in deeds of wickedness; they don`t plead the cause, the cause of the fatherless, that they may prosper; and the right of the needy they don`t judge.
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Prosperity Is Not Piety
Commentators explain that being "waxen fat" and shining describes the wealthy, powerful ruling class who appeared successful and prosperous. However, their splendor was built on corruption and injustice. John Calvin notes their wealth was a "foolish and vain pretense." This serves as a powerful reminder that outward prosperity is not a reliable sign of God's favor or a person's righteousness.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They sin against the God:
19th Century
Anglican
They overpass the deeds of the wicked.— Better (the English being ambiguous), they exceed in deeds (literally, <…
Baptist
They judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge. Shall I not visit for th…
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16th Century
Protestant
Here the Prophet reproves those who were high in dignity, station, and wealth, and who wished at the same time to be considered inviolable because …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They are waxen fat, they shine Becoming rich they grew fat, and their faces shone through fatness; so oil, delicious…
Unhumbled hearts are ready to charge God with being unjust in their afflictions. But they can read their sin in their punishment. If people inquire…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, the prophet speaks of the guilt of the rulers, which is frequently the cause of the guilt of their subjects. Therefore, he says,
