²⁴ But his bow remained steady,^(A)
    his strong arms^(B) stayed^[a] limber,
because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob,^(C)
    because of the Shepherd,^(D) the Rock of Israel,^(E)

² He swore an oath to the Lord,
    he made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:^(A)

⁵ till I find a place^(A) for the Lord,
    a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”

¹⁶ You will drink the milk of nations
    and be nursed^(A) at royal breasts.
Then you will know^(B) that I, the Lord, am your Savior,^(C)
    your Redeemer,^(D) the Mighty One of Jacob.^(E)