¹⁸ But God will never forget the needy;
    the hope^(A) of the afflicted^(B) will never perish.

⁵ “Because the poor are plundered^(A) and the needy groan,^(B)
    I will now arise,^(C)” says the Lord.
    “I will protect them^(D) from those who malign them.”

“Blessed are you who are poor,
    for yours is the kingdom of God.^(A)

⁵³ He has filled the hungry with good things^(A)
    but has sent the rich away empty.

³¹ For he stands at the right hand^(A) of the needy,
    to save their lives from those who would condemn them.

²⁰ to hear the groans of the prisoners^(A)
    and release those condemned to death.”