⁸ Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;
    ensure justice for those being crushed.

⁷ The godly care about the rights of the poor;
    the wicked don’t care at all.

⁸ No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,
    and this is what he requires of you:
to do what is right, to love mercy,
    and to walk humbly with your God.