¹⁴ You have made us a byword^(A) among the nations;
    the peoples shake their heads^(B) at us.

³ Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us,
    for we have endured no end of contempt.
⁴ We have endured no end
    of ridicule from the arrogant,
    of contempt from the proud.

⁴ “I have become a laughingstock^(A) to my friends,^(B)
    though I called on God and he answered^(C)—
    a mere laughingstock, though righteous and blameless!^(D)