⁷ “Though I cry, ‘Violence!’ I get no response;^(A)
    though I call for help,^(B) there is no justice.^(C)

²³ Your rulers are rebels,^(A)
    partners with thieves;^(B)
they all love bribes^(C)
    and chase after gifts.
They do not defend the cause of the fatherless;
    the widow’s case does not come before them.^(D)

²⁰ Woe^(A) to those who call evil good^(B)
    and good evil,^(C)
who put darkness for light
    and light for darkness,^(D)
who put bitter for sweet
    and sweet for bitter.^(E)