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

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

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)

⁹ let them sing before the Lord,
    for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness
    and the peoples with equity.^(A)

¹³ Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes,
    he comes to judge^(A) the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness^(B)
    and the peoples in his faithfulness.^(C)

¹⁴ Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;^(A)
    love and faithfulness go before you.^(B)

⁸ God reigns^(A) over the nations;
    God is seated on his holy throne.^(B)

⁶ Your throne, O God,^[a] will last for ever and ever;^(A)
    a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
⁷ You love righteousness^(B) and hate wickedness;^(C)
    therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
    by anointing^(D) you with the oil of joy.^(E)