²⁰ In the shelter^(A) of your presence you hide^(B) them
    from all human intrigues;^(C)
you keep them safe in your dwelling
    from accusing tongues.

²¹ Praise be to the Lord,^(A)
    for he showed me the wonders of his love^(B)
    when I was in a city under siege.^(C)

²² In my alarm^(A) I said,
    “I am cut off^(B) from your sight!”
Yet you heard my cry^(C) for mercy
    when I called to you for help.

²³ Love the Lord, all his faithful people!^(A)
    The Lord preserves those who are true to him,^(B)
    but the proud he pays back^(C) in full.

²⁴ Be strong and take heart,^(A)
    all you who hope in the Lord.