^{12 Ref} For our transgressions are multiplied before thee, and our sins testify against us: for our transgressions are with us; and as for our iniquities, we know them;

^{13 Ref} In transgressing and lying against the LORD, and departing away from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood.

^{14 Ref} And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.

^{15 Ref} Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.