Those of you who hold power now Hate anybody at the gate who questions you, And you detest anybody who speaks the truth. Because you have climbed to success on the backs of the poor And your wealth comes from your taxes of their harvests, You will build mansions of stone, But you’ll never occupy them. You’ll plant beautiful vineyards, But you’ll never enjoy wine from them. For I know the multitude of evil you’ve done, and your many sins: You persecute those who want to do the right thing, you take bribes, You push the poor to one side in the courts instead of helping them. The wise may decide
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