^17 (A)The Lord has hidden himself from his people, but I trust him and place my hope in him.

^13 (A)He also says, “I will put my trust in God.” And he also says, “Here I am with the children that God has given me.”

^18 (A)Here I am with the children the Lord has given me. The Lord Almighty, whose throne is on Mount Zion, has sent us as living messages to the people of Israel.