en_tn_condensed/ezk/18/12.md

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# General Information:
Yahweh continues to speak about the violent son.
# the poor and needy
These words emphasize that these are people who cannot help themselves.
# he lifts up his eyes to the idols
"he worships the idols" or "he prays to the idols"
# does not return a pledge
"does not return to the debtor the item that the debtor gave him as security for the loan." A pledge was given to ensure that the borrower would pay back whatever he borrowed. The person who gave the loan was supposed to return the pledge to the borrower once the debt was paid.