¹⁵ Though I were innocent, I could not answer him;^(A)
    I could only plead^(B) with my Judge^(C) for mercy.^(D)

²⁴ and he is gracious to that person and says to God,
    ‘Spare them from going down to the pit;^(A)
    I have found a ransom for them^(B)—

⁸ To you, Lord, I called;
    to the Lord I cried for mercy: