¹⁶ The Lord will rule as king for ever!
The nations who do not serve him
    will not remain in his land.
¹⁷ You, Lord, hear the prayers
    of people who are suffering.
When they ask you to help them,
    you make them feel strong.
¹⁸ You stand beside those who have no father,
    and those who are poor and weak.
As a result, they will no longer be afraid.
    No human on the earth can frighten them.