Jeremiah 5:27

As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 5:27

BSB
Like cages full of birds, so their houses are full of deceit. Therefore they have become powerful and rich.
AKJV
As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich.
CPDV
Just as a snare is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit. As a result, they have become exalted and enriched.
ERV
As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich.
NHEB
As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit. Therefore they have become great, and grew rich.
SMT
As a cane full of birds, so their houses full of deceit: for this they were magnified and they will be rich.

Commentary for Jeremiah 5:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 5:27
Summary
Corrupt leaders hide wrongdoing while gaining wealth
Event
Denouncing deceptive wealthy leaders
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment