²⁸ For the Lord loves the just
    and will not forsake his faithful ones.^(A)

Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed^[a];
    the offspring of the wicked will perish.^(B)

¹⁷ “The poor and needy search for water,^(A)
    but there is none;
    their tongues are parched with thirst.^(B)
But I the Lord will answer^(C) them;
    I, the God of Israel, will not forsake^(D) them.

¹² They will be called^(A) the Holy People,^(B)
    the Redeemed^(C) of the Lord;
and you will be called Sought After,
    the City No Longer Deserted.^(D)

⁹ Why are you like a man taken by surprise,
    like a warrior powerless to save?^(A)
You are among^(B) us, Lord,
    and we bear your name;^(C)
    do not forsake^(D) us!