¹⁴ Justice is turned back,
    and deliverance stands at a distance,
for truth stumbles in the public square,
    and uprightness cannot enter.^(A)

¹⁵ Truth is lacking,
    and whoever turns from evil is despoiled.

³⁵ They conceive mischief and bring forth evil,
    and their belly prepares deceit.”^(A)

¹⁴ See how they conceive evil
    and are pregnant with mischief
    and bring forth lies.^(A)

¹² Therefore thus says the Holy One of Israel:
Because you reject this word
    and put your trust in oppression and deceit
    and rely on them,^(A)