¹⁸ defending the fatherless^(A) and the oppressed,^(B)
    so that mere earthly mortals
    will never again strike terror.

¹⁴ But you, God, see the trouble^(A) of the afflicted;
    you consider their grief and take it in hand.
The victims commit themselves to you;^(B)
    you are the helper^(C) of the fatherless.

¹⁶ The Lord is known by his acts of justice;
    the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands.^[a](A)

⁴ For you have upheld my right^(A) and my cause,^(B)
    sitting enthroned^(C) as the righteous judge.^(D)

⁸     Let the Lord judge^(A) the peoples.
Vindicate me, Lord, according to my righteousness,^(B)
    according to my integrity,^(C) O Most High.^(D)
9 Bring to an end the violence of the wicked
    and make the righteous secure—^(E)
you, the righteous God^(F)
    who probes minds and hearts.^(G)