¹⁶ He defended the cause of the poor and needy,^(A)
    and so all went well.
Is that not what it means to know^(B) me?”
    declares the Lord.

²⁴ but let the one who boasts boast^(A) about this:
    that they have the understanding to know^(B) me,
that I am the Lord,^(C) who exercises kindness,^(D)
    justice and righteousness^(E) on earth,
    for in these I delight,”
declares the Lord.

¹⁷ Learn to do right;^(A) seek justice.^(B)
    Defend the oppressed.^[a](C)
Take up the cause of the fatherless;^(D)
    plead the case of the widow.^(E)

¹² For he will deliver the needy who cry out,
    the afflicted who have no one to help.
¹³ He will take pity^(A) on the weak and the needy
    and save the needy from death.

³ May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
⁴ May he defend the afflicted^(C) among the people
    and save the children of the needy;^(D)
    may he crush the oppressor.^(E)