¹³ rebellion^(A) and treachery against the Lord,
    turning our backs^(B) on our God,
inciting revolt and oppression,^(C)
    uttering lies^(D) our hearts have conceived.

¹⁴ So justice^(A) is driven back,
    and righteousness^(B) stands at a distance;
truth^(C) has stumbled in the streets,
    honesty cannot enter.

⁴ They make many promises,
    take false oaths^(A)
    and make agreements;^(B)
therefore lawsuits spring up
    like poisonous weeds^(C) in a plowed field.

⁷ There are those who turn justice into bitterness^(A)
    and cast righteousness^(B) to the ground.^(C)

¹¹ You levy a straw tax on the poor^(A)
    and impose a tax on their grain.
Therefore, though you have built stone mansions,^(B)
    you will not live in them;^(C)
though you have planted lush vineyards,
    you will not drink their wine.^(D)

¹² For I know how many are your offenses
    and how great your sins.^(A)

There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes^(B)
    and deprive the poor^(C) of justice in the courts.^(D)