² I will praise him for what he has done;
    may all who are oppressed listen and be glad!
³ Proclaim with me the Lord's greatness;
    let us praise his name together!

¹⁷ The righteous call to the Lord, and he listens;
    he rescues them from all their troubles.
¹⁸ The Lord is near to those who are discouraged;
    he saves those who have lost all hope.

¹⁷ The righteous call to the Lord, and he listens;
    he rescues them from all their troubles.
¹⁸ The Lord is near to those who are discouraged;
    he saves those who have lost all hope.