⁴ The Lord is exalted^(A) over all the nations,
    his glory above the heavens.^(B)
5 Who is like the Lord our God,^(C)
    the One who sits enthroned^(D) on high,^(E)
6 who stoops down to look^(F)
    on the heavens and the earth?

⁷ He raises the poor^(G) from the dust
    and lifts the needy^(H) from the ash heap;
⁸ he seats them^(I) with princes,
    with the princes of his people.