³ The scepter^(A) of the wicked will not remain^(B)
    over the land allotted to the righteous,
for then the righteous might use
    their hands to do evil.^(C)

⁸ Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,^(A)
    and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.^(B)

²² The enemy will not get the better of him;^(A)
    the wicked will not oppress^(B) him.

⁵ The Lord has broken the rod^(A) of the wicked,^(B)
    the scepter^(C) of the rulers,
⁶ which in anger struck down peoples^(D)
    with unceasing blows,
and in fury subdued^(E) nations
    with relentless aggression.^(F)