¹¹ the voice of the singers^[a] at the watering places.
    They recite the victories^(A) of the Lord,
    the victories of his villagers in Israel.

“Then the people of the Lord
    went down to the city gates.^(B)

⁵ My people, remember
    what Balak^(A) king of Moab plotted
    and what Balaam son of Beor answered.
Remember your journey from Shittim^(B) to Gilgal,^(C)
    that you may know the righteous acts^(D) of the Lord.”

⁹ We get our bread at the risk of our lives
    because of the sword in the desert.

⁴ We must buy the water we drink;^(A)
    our wood can be had only at a price.^(B)

⁶ He will be a spirit of justice^(A)
    to the one who sits in judgment,^(B)
a source of strength
    to those who turn back the battle^(C) at the gate.

³ With joy you will draw water^(A)
    from the wells^(B) of salvation.

⁷ They celebrate your abundant goodness^(A)
    and joyfully sing^(B) of your righteousness.^(C)