^69 (A)The insolent ^(B)smear me with lies,
    but with my whole heart I ^(C)keep your precepts;

⁷⁸ Let ^(A)the insolent be put to ^(B)shame,
    because they have ^(C)wronged me with falsehood;
    as for me, I will ^(D)meditate on your precepts.

^85 (A)The insolent have ^(B)dug pitfalls for me;
    they do not live according to your law.

¹²² Give your servant ^(A)a pledge of good;
    let not ^(B)the insolent oppress me.

^3 (A)My tears have been my food
    day and night,
^(B)while they say to me all the day long,
    “Where is your God?”

⁴ Our soul has had more than enough
    of ^(A)the scorn of ^(B)those who are at ease,
    of the contempt of ^(C)the proud.