¹² For I know how many are your offenses
    and how great your sins.^(A)

There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes^(B)
    and deprive the poor^(C) of justice in the courts.^(D)
13 Therefore the prudent keep quiet^(E) in such times,
    for the times are evil.^(F)

¹⁴ Seek good, not evil,
    that you may live.^(G)
Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you,
    just as you say he is.