⁴ For the word of the Lord is right^(A) and true;^(B)
    he is faithful^(C) in all he does.
⁵ The Lord loves righteousness and justice;^(D)
    the earth is full of his unfailing love.^(E)

⁶ By the word^(A) of the Lord the heavens were made,^(B)
    their starry host^(C) by the breath of his mouth.

⁹ For he spoke, and it came to be;
    he commanded,^(A) and it stood firm.

¹⁸ But the eyes^(A) of the Lord are on those who fear him,
    on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,^(B)
19 to deliver them from death^(C)
    and keep them alive in famine.^(D)

²⁰ We wait^(A) in hope for the Lord;
    he is our help and our shield.

²² May your unfailing love^(A) be with us, Lord,
    even as we put our hope in you.