¹² I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor^(A)
    and upholds the cause^(B) of the needy.^(C)

⁴ For you have upheld my right^(A) and my cause,^(B)
    sitting enthroned^(C) as the righteous judge.^(D)

¹⁰ My whole being will exclaim,
    “Who is like you,^(A) Lord?
You rescue the poor from those too strong^(B) for them,
    the poor and needy^(C) from those who rob them.”

¹⁶ He defended the cause of the poor and needy,^(A)
    and so all went well.
Is that not what it means to know^(B) me?”
    declares the Lord.

⁴ but with righteousness^(A) he will judge the needy,^(B)
    with justice^(C) he will give decisions for the poor^(D) of the earth.
He will strike^(E) the earth with the rod of his mouth;^(F)
    with the breath^(G) of his lips he will slay the wicked.^(H)