⁶ But I am ^(A)a worm and not a man,
    ^(B)scorned by mankind and ^(C)despised by the people.
⁷ All who see me ^(D)mock me;
    they make mouths at me; they ^(E)wag their heads;

¹⁶ For ^(C)dogs encompass me;
    a company of evildoers ^(D)encircles me;
they have ^(E)pierced my hands and feet^[a]—
¹⁷ I can count all my bones—
they ^(F)stare and gloat over me;