³ Doing wrong leads to disgrace,
    and scandalous behavior brings contempt.

¹⁰ Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too.
    Quarrels and insults will disappear.

² Pride leads to disgrace,
    but with humility comes wisdom.

¹⁶ When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,
    but the godly will live to see their downfall.

³ Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy,
    for we have had our fill of contempt.
⁴ We have had more than our fill of the scoffing of the proud
    and the contempt of the arrogant.

²⁰ Their insults have broken my heart,
    and I am in despair.
If only one person would show some pity;
    if only one would turn and comfort me.

⁹ Passion for your house has consumed me,
    and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.