¹⁶ The Lord is known by his acts of justice;
    the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands.^[a](A)

⁵ lest they drink^(A) and forget what has been decreed,^(B)
    and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.

⁸ Speak^(A) up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
    for the rights of all who are destitute.