³ The scepter^(A) of the wicked will not remain^(B)
    over the land allotted to the righteous,
for then the righteous might use
    their hands to do evil.^(C)

³     I, the Lord, watch over it;
    I water^(A) it continually.
I guard^(B) it day and night
    so that no one may harm^(C) it.

⁸ By warfare^[a] and exile^(A) you contend with her—
    with his fierce blast he drives her out,
    as on a day the east wind^(B) blows.