³ May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
⁴ May he defend the afflicted^(A) among the people
    and save the children of the needy;^(B)
    may he crush the oppressor.^(C)
5 May he endure^[a](D) as long as the sun,
    as long as the moon, through all generations.^(E)