²³ By myself I have sworn,^(A)
    my mouth has uttered in all integrity^(B)
    a word that will not be revoked:^(C)
Before me every knee will bow;^(D)
    by me every tongue will swear.^(E)

“‘As surely as I live,’^(A) says the Lord,
‘every knee will bow before me;
    every tongue will acknowledge God.’”^[a](B)

⁷ For God is the King of all the earth;^(A)
    sing to him a psalm^(B) of praise.

⁷ You, Lord, will keep the needy safe^(A)
    and will protect us forever from the wicked,^(B)

² A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
    and will share the inheritance as one of the family.