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

⁴ but with righteousness^(A) he will judge the needy,^(B)
    with justice^(C) he will give decisions for the poor^(D) of the earth.
He will strike^(E) the earth with the rod of his mouth;^(F)
    with the breath^(G) of his lips he will slay the wicked.^(H)

¹⁶ He defended the cause of the poor and needy,^(A)
    and so all went well.
Is that not what it means to know^(B) me?”
    declares the Lord.