⁶ For the Lord watches over^(A) the way of the righteous,
    but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.^(B)

⁵ “Before I formed you in the womb^(A) I knew^[a](B) you,
    before you were born^(C) I set you apart;^(D)
    I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.^(E)”

² “You only have I chosen^(A)
    of all the families of the earth;
therefore I will punish^(B) you
    for all your sins.^(C)”