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

³¹ Yet if he is caught, he must pay sevenfold,^(A)
    though it costs him all the wealth of his house.

⁶ “See, it stands written before me:
    I will not keep silent^(C) but will pay back^(D) in full;
    I will pay it back into their laps^(E)—
⁷ both your sins^(F) and the sins of your ancestors,”^(G)
    says the Lord.
“Because they burned sacrifices on the mountains
    and defied me on the hills,^(H)
I will measure into their laps
    the full payment^(I) for their former deeds.”

¹⁸ Remember how the enemy has mocked you, Lord,
    how foolish people^(A) have reviled your name.
¹⁹ Do not hand over the life of your dove^(B) to wild beasts;
    do not forget the lives of your afflicted^(C) people forever.
²⁰ Have regard for your covenant,^(D)
    because haunts of violence fill the dark places^(E) of the land.
²¹ Do not let the oppressed^(F) retreat in disgrace;
    may the poor and needy^(G) praise your name.
²² Rise up,^(H) O God, and defend your cause;
    remember how fools^(I) mock you all day long.