⁸ Speak^(A) up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
    for the rights of all who are destitute.

⁹ Speak up and judge fairly;
    defend the rights of the poor and needy.^(A)

²⁰ Should good be repaid with evil?^(A)
    Yet they have dug a pit^(B) for me.
Remember that I stood^(C) before you
    and spoke in their behalf^(D)
    to turn your wrath away from them.