11. We all growl like bears; we moan mournfully like doves. We look for justice, but find none; for deliverance, but it is far away.
12. For our offenses are many in your sight, and our sins testify against us. Our offenses are ever with us, and we acknowledge our iniquities:
13. rebellion and treachery against the Lord, turning our backs on our God, inciting revolt and oppression, uttering lies our hearts have conceived.
14. So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter.