⁸ He raises^(A) the poor^(B) from the dust^(C)
    and lifts the needy^(D) from the ash heap;
he seats them with princes
    and has them inherit a throne of honor.^(E)

“For the foundations^(F) of the earth are the Lord’s;
    on them he has set the world.
⁹ He will guard the feet^(G) of his faithful servants,^(H)
    but the wicked will be silenced in the place of darkness.^(I)

“It is not by strength^(J) that one prevails;

¹² For he will deliver the needy who cry out,
    the afflicted who have no one to help.
¹³ He will take pity^(A) on the weak and the needy
    and save the needy from death.