³ A ruler^[a] who oppresses the poor
    is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.

²⁷ Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,^(A)
    but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.^(B)

⁸ Speak^(A) up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
    for the rights of all who are destitute.
⁹ Speak up and judge fairly;
    defend the rights of the poor and needy.^(B)