¹ Contend,^(A) Lord, with those who contend with me;
    fight^(B) against those who fight against me.

⁹ Because I have sinned against him,
    I will bear the Lord’s wrath,^(A)
until he pleads my case^(B)
    and upholds my cause.
He will bring me out into the light;^(C)
    I will see his righteousness.^(D)