¹⁸ The path of the righteous^(A) is like the morning sun,^(B)
    shining ever brighter till the full light of day.^(C)

¹² Woe to the many nations that rage^(A)—
    they rage like the raging sea!^(B)
Woe to the peoples who roar^(C)—
    they roar like the roaring of great waters!^(D)

¹⁷ I too will strike my hands^(A) together,
    and my wrath^(B) will subside.
I the Lord have spoken.^(C)”

⁵ Hear the word of the Lord,
    you who tremble at his word:^(A)
“Your own people who hate^(B) you,
    and exclude you because of my name, have said,
‘Let the Lord be glorified,
    that we may see your joy!’
    Yet they will be put to shame.^(C)