^4 (A)The Spirit of God has made me,
    and ^(B)the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

⁸ But it is ^(A)the spirit in man,
    ^(B)the breath of the Almighty, that makes him ^(C)understand.

³ as long as my breath is in me,
    and ^(A)the spirit of God is in my nostrils,

¹² You have granted me life and steadfast love,
    and your care has preserved my spirit.

^3 (A)Does it seem good to you to oppress,
    to despise ^(B)the work of your hands
    ^(C)and favor the designs of the wicked?