³ Though an army besiege me,
    my heart will not fear;^(A)
though war break out against me,
    even then I will be confident.^(B)

⁶ The Lord is with me;^(A) I will not be afraid.
    What can mere mortals do to me?^(B)

¹⁷     no weapon forged against you will prevail,^(A)
    and you will refute^(B) every tongue that accuses you.
This is the heritage of the servants^(C) of the Lord,
    and this is their vindication^(D) from me,”
declares the Lord.

“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.
    What can mere mortals do to me?”^[a](A)