² Hear,^(A) you peoples, all of you,^(B)
    listen, earth^(C) and all who live in it,
that the Sovereign Lord may bear witness^(D) against you,
    the Lord from his holy temple.^(E)

“Listen, you leaders^(A) of Jacob,
    you rulers of Israel.
Should you not embrace justice,

“Stand up, plead my case before the mountains;^(A)
    let the hills hear what you have to say.