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16 But to the wicked God says,
    “What right have you to recite my statutes
    or take my covenant on your lips?(A)
17 For you hate discipline,
    and you cast my words behind you.(B)
18 You make friends with a thief when you see one,
    and you keep company with adulterers.(C)

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16 But to the wicked person, God says:

“What right have you to recite my laws
    or take my covenant(A) on your lips?(B)
17 You hate(C) my instruction
    and cast my words behind(D) you.
18 When you see a thief, you join(E) with him;
    you throw in your lot with adulterers.(F)

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