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.