³ When my spirit grows faint^(A) within me,
    it is you who watch over my way.
In the path where I walk
    people have hidden a snare for me.

¹⁴ I write to you, dear children,^(A)
    because you know the Father.
I write to you, fathers,
    because you know him who is from the beginning.^(B)
I write to you, young men,
    because you are strong,^(C)
    and the word of God^(D) lives in you,^(E)
    and you have overcome the evil one.^(F)

⁹ Therefore God exalted him^(A) to the highest place
    and gave him the name that is above every name,^(B)

⁸ I cling to you;^(A)
    your right hand upholds me.^(B)