26 With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.

27 For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.

28 For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.

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26 to the pure(A) you show yourself pure,
    but to the devious you show yourself shrewd.(B)
27 You save the humble(C)
    but bring low those whose eyes are haughty.(D)
28 You, Lord, keep my lamp(E) burning;
    my God turns my darkness into light.(F)

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