12 ^(A)Righteous are You, Lord, when I plead my case with You;
Nevertheless I would ^(B)discuss matters of justice with You:
Why has the ^(C)way of the wicked prospered?
Why are all those who ^(D)deal in treachery at ease?

⁵ The Lord is ^(A)righteous ^(B)within her;
He will ^(C)do no injustice.
^(D)Every morning He brings His justice to light;
He ^[a]does not fail.
But the ^[b]criminal ^(E)knows no shame.