# General Information:

Yahweh continues to speak about the violent son.

# the poor and needy

The words "poor" and "needy" share similar meanings and emphasize that these are people who cannot help themselves. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublet]])

# he lifts up his eyes to the idols

The idiom "lifts up his eyes" refers to looking toward something. With reference to idols, this gesture represents worshiping or praying to idols. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 18:6](../18/06.md). Alternate translation: "he worships the idols" or "he prays to the idols" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-symaction]])