unfoldingWord_en_tn/ezk/18/12.md

## translationWords

* [[en:tw:blood]]
* [[en:tw:death]]
* [[en:tw:idol]]
* [[en:tw:life]]
* [[en:tw:oppress]]
* [[en:tw:pledge]]
* [[en:tw:profit]]
* [[en:tw:seize]]
* [[en:tw:unjust]]

## translationNotes

* Yahweh continues to speak about the violent son.
* **the poor and needy** - Both of these are people who are poor.  Needy people are those who need help to survive. (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_doublet]])
* **charging interest** - The word 'interest' refers to money added to a debt.
* **should he live? ** - "He should not live!" (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_rquestion]])
* **his blood is upon him** - This phrase means he is responsible for his own death. (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_metonymy]])