¹⁰ Some sat in darkness,^(A) in utter darkness,
    prisoners suffering^(B) in iron chains,^(C)
11 because they rebelled^(D) against God’s commands
    and despised^(E) the plans^(F) of the Most High.
¹² So he subjected them to bitter labor;
    they stumbled, and there was no one to help.^(G)

¹⁷ Some became fools^(A) through their rebellious ways^(B)
    and suffered affliction^(C) because of their iniquities.