² “The Lord is my strength^(A) and my defense^[a];
    he has become my salvation.^(B)
He is my God,^(C) and I will praise him,
    my father’s God, and I will exalt^(D) him.

²⁶ My flesh and my heart^(A) may fail,^(B)
    but God is the strength^(C) of my heart
    and my portion^(D) forever.

²⁹ He gives strength^(A) to the weary^(B)
    and increases the power of the weak.