14 And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.

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14 So justice(A) is driven back,
    and righteousness(B) stands at a distance;
truth(C) has stumbled in the streets,
    honesty cannot enter.

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11 Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.

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11 Destructive forces(A) are at work in the city;
    threats and lies(B) never leave its streets.

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Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

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Blessed is the man
    whose quiver is full of them.(A)
They will not be put to shame
    when they contend with their opponents(B) in court.(C)

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