³ Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed,^(A)
    and the ears^(B) of those who hear will listen.
⁴ The fearful heart will know and understand,^(C)
    and the stammering tongue^(D) will be fluent and clear.
⁵ No longer will the fool^(E) be called noble
    nor the scoundrel be highly respected.
⁶ For fools speak folly,^(F)
    their hearts are bent on evil:^(G)
They practice ungodliness^(H)
    and spread error^(I) concerning the Lord;
the hungry they leave empty^(J)
    and from the thirsty they withhold water.
⁷ Scoundrels use wicked methods,^(K)
    they make up evil schemes^(L)
to destroy the poor with lies,
    even when the plea of the needy^(M) is just.^(N)
8 But the noble make noble plans,
    and by noble deeds^(O) they stand.^(P)