²¹ “Although I am blameless,^(A)
    I have no concern for myself;^(B)
    I despise my own life.^(C)

⁷ though you know that I am not guilty^(A)
    and that no one can rescue me from your hand?^(B)

¹⁸ Now that I have prepared my case,^(A)
    I know I will be vindicated.^(B)

¹⁷ yet my hands have been free of violence^(A)
    and my prayer is pure.^(B)