⁴ May those who seek my life^(A)
    be disgraced^(B) and put to shame;^(C)
may those who plot my ruin
    be turned back^(D) in dismay.

²⁰ They do not speak peaceably,
    but devise false accusations^(A)
    against those who live quietly in the land.

³ Arrogant foes are attacking me;^(A)
    ruthless people^(B) are trying to kill me^(C)—
    people without regard for God.^[a](D)

⁵ The arrogant have hidden a snare^(A) for me;
    they have spread out the cords of their net^(B)
    and have set traps^(C) for me along my path.