Although there is no violence or wrongdoing in my hands,
And my prayer is pure.

“Behold, I cry out, ‘Violence!’ but I am not heard;
I shout for help, but there is no justice.

“Because of the multitudes of oppressions the people cry out;
They cry for help because of the [violent] arm of the mighty.

“The Almighty—we cannot find Him;
He is exalted in power
And He will not do violence to [nor disregard] justice and abundant righteousness.