⁹ The Lord is a refuge^(A) for the oppressed,^(B)
    a stronghold in times of trouble.^(C)

¹⁴ May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart
    be pleasing^(A) in your sight,
    Lord, my Rock^(B) and my Redeemer.^(C)

¹⁷ But as for me, I am poor and needy;^(A)
    may the Lord think^(B) of me.
You are my help^(C) and my deliverer;^(D)
    you are my God, do not delay.^(E)

¹¹ But do not kill them, Lord our shield,^[a](A)
    or my people will forget.^(B)
In your might uproot them
    and bring them down.^(C)