²⁰ They speak of you with evil intent;
    your adversaries^(A) misuse your name.^(B)

²⁸ “But I know where you are
    and when you come and go^(A)
    and how you rage^(B) against me.
²⁹ Because you rage against me
    and because your insolence^(C) has reached my ears,
I will put my hook^(D) in your nose^(E)
    and my bit in your mouth,
and I will make you return
    by the way you came.^(F)

²³ Who is it you have ridiculed and blasphemed?^(A)
    Against whom have you raised your voice^(B)
and lifted your eyes in pride?^(C)
    Against the Holy One^(D) of Israel!

²² Rise up,^(A) O God, and defend your cause;
    remember how fools^(B) mock you all day long.
²³ Do not ignore the clamor^(C) of your adversaries,^(D)
    the uproar^(E) of your enemies,^(F) which rises continually.

¹⁸ Remember how the enemy has mocked you, Lord,
    how foolish people^(A) have reviled your name.

⁸ They scoff, and speak with malice;^(A)
    with arrogance^(B) they threaten oppression.^(C)
9 Their mouths lay claim to heaven,
    and their tongues take possession of the earth.