²³ Your rulers are rebels,^(A)
    partners with thieves;^(B)
they all love bribes^(C)
    and chase after gifts.
They do not defend the cause of the fatherless;
    the widow’s case does not come before them.^(D)

⁹ For these are rebellious^(A) people, deceitful^(B) children,
    children unwilling to listen to the Lord’s instruction.^(C)