⁹ Will God hear his cry
when distress comes on him?

¹⁸ If I had been aware of malice in my heart,
the Lord would not have listened.^(A)

¹⁵ When you spread out your hands in prayer,^(A)
I will refuse to look at you;
even if you offer countless prayers,
I will not listen.^(B)
Your hands are covered with blood.^(C)