² Through the praise of children and infants
    you have established a stronghold^(A) against your enemies,
    to silence the foe^(B) and the avenger.

⁷ The Lord is my strength^(A) and my shield;
    my heart trusts^(B) in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,^(C)
    and with my song I praise him.^(D)

⁸ The Lord is the strength^(E) of his people,
    a fortress of salvation^(F) for his anointed one.^(G)