⁷ Do not remember the sins of my youth^(A)
    and my rebellious ways;^(B)
according to your love^(C) remember me,
    for you, Lord, are good.^(D)

²⁵ Let us lie down in our shame,^(A)
    and let our disgrace cover us.
We have sinned^(B) against the Lord our God,
    both we and our ancestors;^(C)
from our youth^(D) till this day
    we have not obeyed^(E) the Lord our God.”

²¹ I warned you when you felt secure,^(A)
    but you said, ‘I will not listen!’
This has been your way from your youth;^(B)
    you have not obeyed^(C) me.

¹² Cry out and wail, son of man,
    for it is against my people;
    it is against all the princes of Israel.
They are thrown to the sword
    along with my people.
Therefore beat your breast.^(A)