² Lord, ^(A)be gracious to us; we have ^(B)waited for You.
Be ^[a]their ^[b](C)strength every morning,
Our salvation also in the ^(D)time of distress.

⁵ The Lord is ^(A)righteous ^(B)within her;
He will ^(C)do no injustice.
^(D)Every morning He brings His justice to light;
He ^[a]does not fail.
But the ^[b]criminal ^(E)knows no shame.