²² May the table set before them become a snare;
    may it become retribution and^[a] a trap.^(A)
23 May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see,
    and their backs be bent forever.^(B)
24 Pour out your wrath^(C) on them;
    let your fierce anger overtake them.
²⁵ May their place be deserted;^(D)
    let there be no one to dwell in their tents.^(E)
26 For they persecute those you wound
    and talk about the pain of those you hurt.^(F)
27 Charge them with crime upon crime;^(G)
    do not let them share in your salvation.^(H)
28 May they be blotted out of the book of life^(I)
    and not be listed with the righteous.^(J)

“You are just in these judgments,^(A) O Holy One,^(B)
    you who are and who were;^(C)
6 for they have shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets,^(D)
    and you have given them blood to drink^(E) as they deserve.”

“Yes, Lord God Almighty,^(G)
    true and just are your judgments.”^(H)

“Great and marvelous are your deeds,^(D)
    Lord God Almighty.^(E)
Just and true are your ways,^(F)
    King of the nations.^[a]
4 Who will not fear you, Lord,^(G)
    and bring glory to your name?^(H)
For you alone are holy.
All nations will come
    and worship before you,^(I)
for your righteous acts^(J) have been revealed.”^[b]