²³ Awake,^(A) and rise^(B) to my defense!
    Contend^(C) for me, my God and Lord.
²⁴ Vindicate me in your righteousness, Lord my God;
    do not let them gloat^(D) over me.
²⁵ Do not let them think, “Aha,^(E) just what we wanted!”
    or say, “We have swallowed him up.”^(F)