¹² My people—their oppressors extort them,
    and creditors^[a] rule over them.
O my people, your leaders mislead you
    and confuse the course of your paths.^(A)

¹⁶ for those who led this people led them astray,
    and those who were led by them were left in confusion.^(A)

¹⁰ For the Lord has poured out upon you
    a spirit of deep sleep;
he has closed your eyes (the prophets)
    and covered your heads (the seers).^(A)