² She obeys^(A) no one,
    she accepts no correction.^(B)
She does not trust^(C) in the Lord,
    she does not draw near^(D) to her God.

⁷ Of Jerusalem I thought,
    ‘Surely you will fear me
    and accept correction!’^(A)
Then her place of refuge^[a] would not be destroyed,
    nor all my punishments come upon^[b] her.
But they were still eager
    to act corruptly^(B) in all they did.

² The faithful have been swept from the land;^(A)
    not one^(B) upright person remains.
Everyone lies in wait^(C) to shed blood;^(D)
    they hunt each other^(E) with nets.^(F)
3 Both hands are skilled in doing evil;^(G)
    the ruler demands gifts,
the judge accepts bribes,^(H)
    the powerful dictate what they desire—
    they all conspire together.
⁴ The best of them is like a brier,^(I)
    the most upright worse than a thorn^(J) hedge.
The day God visits you has come,
    the day your watchmen sound the alarm.
    Now is the time of your confusion.^(K)
5 Do not trust a neighbor;
    put no confidence in a friend.^(L)
Even with the woman who lies in your embrace
    guard the words of your lips.