¹⁵ For this is what the high and exalted^(A) One says—
    he who lives forever,^(B) whose name is holy:
“I live in a high^(C) and holy place,
    but also with the one who is contrite^(D) and lowly in spirit,^(E)
to revive the spirit of the lowly
    and to revive the heart of the contrite.^(F)

¹¹ But the meek will inherit the land^(A)
    and enjoy peace and prosperity.^(B)

⁶ The Lord sustains the humble^(A)
    but casts the wicked^(B) to the ground.

¹⁹ Once more the humble^(A) will rejoice in the Lord;
    the needy^(B) will rejoice in the Holy One^(C) of Israel.

² Has not my hand made all these things,^(A)
    and so they came into being?”
declares the Lord.

“These are the ones I look on with favor:
    those who are humble and contrite in spirit,^(B)
    and who tremble at my word.^(C)

⁸ He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
    And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly^(A) and to love mercy
    and to walk humbly^[a](B) with your God.^(C)

³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.^(A)