²³ Who ^(A)justify the wicked for a bribe,
And take away justice from the righteous man!

⁷ Also the schemes of the schemer are evil;
He devises wicked plans
To destroy the poor with ^(A)lying words,
Even when the needy speaks justice.

⁴ Therefore the law is powerless,
And justice never goes forth.
For the ^(A)wicked surround the righteous;
Therefore perverse judgment proceeds.