²³ Awake,^(A) and rise^(B) to my defense!
    Contend^(C) for me, my God and Lord.

²³ Awake,^(A) Lord! Why do you sleep?^(B)
    Rouse yourself!^(C) Do not reject us forever.^(D)

⁴ I have done no wrong,^(A) yet they are ready to attack me.^(B)
    Arise to help me; look on my plight!^(C)

⁶ if you are pure and upright,
    even now he will rouse himself on your behalf^(A)
    and restore you to your prosperous state.^(B)