³ These wicked people are born sinners;
    even from birth they have lied and gone their own way.

⁵ For I was born a sinner—
    yes, from the moment my mother conceived me.

⁸ “Yes, I will tell you of things that are entirely new,
    things you never heard of before.
For I know so well what traitors you are.
    You have been rebels from birth.

³ “Listen to me, descendants of Jacob,
    all you who remain in Israel.
I have cared for you since you were born.
    Yes, I carried you before you were born.

¹⁰ I was thrust into your arms at my birth.
    You have been my God from the moment I was born.

¹⁴ Can any mortal be pure?
    Can anyone born of a woman be just?

¹⁵ A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness,
    but physical discipline will drive it far away.