²⁴ The people rise like a lioness;^(A)
    they rouse themselves like a lion^(B)
that does not rest till it devours its prey
    and drinks the blood^(C) of its victims.”

⁹ Like a lion they crouch and lie down,
    like a lioness^(A)—who dares to rouse them?

“May those who bless you be blessed^(B)
    and those who curse you be cursed!”^(C)