^8 (A)The Lord is good and ^(B)upright;
Therefore He ^(C)instructs sinners in the way.

³⁹ But the ^(A)salvation of the righteous is from the Lord;
He is their strength ^(B)in time of trouble.

^40 (A)The Lord helps them and rescues them;
He ^(B)rescues them from the wicked and saves them,
Because they ^(C)take refuge in Him.