¹² because I rescued the poor^(A) who cried for help,
    and the fatherless^(B) who had none to assist them.^(C)

³¹ Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,^(A)
    but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.^(B)

²⁸ When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;^(A)
    but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.

⁴ Hear this, you who trample the needy
    and do away with the poor^(A) of the land,^(B)