¹² Pay back into the laps^(A) of our neighbors seven times^(B)
    the contempt they have hurled at you, Lord.

³ Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us,
    for we have endured no end of contempt.
⁴ We have endured no end
    of ridicule from the arrogant,
    of contempt from the proud.

¹⁴ But Ephraim has aroused his bitter anger;
    his Lord will leave on him the guilt of his bloodshed^(A)
    and will repay him for his contempt.^(B)

³⁴ He mocks^(A) proud mockers^(B)
    but shows favor to the humble^(C) and oppressed.