25-27 The good people taste your goodness,
The whole people taste your health,
The true people taste your truth,
The bad ones can’t figure you out.
You take the side of the down-and-out,
But the stuck-up you take down a notch.

28-29 Suddenly, God, you floodlight my life;
    I’m blazing with glory, God’s glory!
I smash the bands of marauders,
    I vault the highest fences.

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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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