²⁰ but if you resist and rebel,^(A)
    you will be devoured by the sword.”^(B)
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.^(C)

²³ Your rulers are rebels,^(A)
    partners with thieves;^(B)
they all love bribes^(C)
    and chase after gifts.
They do not defend the cause of the fatherless;
    the widow’s case does not come before them.^(D)

²³ But these people have stubborn and rebellious^(A) hearts;
    they have turned aside^(B) and gone away.