¹⁸ Indeed, our shield^[a](A) belongs to the Lord,
    our king^(B) to the Holy One of Israel.

¹⁷ This is what the Lord says—
    your Redeemer,^(A) the Holy One^(B) of Israel:
“I am the Lord your God,
    who teaches^(C) you what is best for you,
    who directs^(D) you in the way^(E) you should go.

⁵ For Israel and Judah have not been forsaken^(A)
    by their God, the Lord Almighty,
though their land^[a] is full of guilt^(B)
    before the Holy One of Israel.