⁹ Does God listen to their cry
    when distress comes upon them?^(A)

¹² He does not answer^(A) when people cry out
    because of the arrogance^(B) of the wicked.^(C)

¹³ Indeed, God does not listen to their empty plea;
    the Almighty pays no attention to it.^(A)

⁴¹ They cried for help, but there was no one to save them^(A)—
    to the Lord, but he did not answer.^(B)

¹⁸ If I had cherished sin in my heart,
    the Lord would not have listened;^(A)

²⁸ “Then they will call to me but I will not answer;^(A)
    they will look for me but will not find me,^(B)

¹⁵ When you spread out your hands^(A) in prayer,
    I hide^(B) my eyes from you;
even when you offer many prayers,
    I am not listening.^(C)

Your hands^(D) are full of blood!^(E)

⁴ Your fasting ends in quarreling and strife,^(A)
    and in striking each other with wicked fists.
You cannot fast as you do today
    and expect your voice to be heard^(B) on high.