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17 The wicked are headed for death and the grave;
    all the nations who forget the True God will share a similar fate.

18 For those in need shall not always be forgotten,
    and the hope of the poor will never die.

19 Eternal One, arise! Do not allow mere mortals to win the day.
    Judge the nations Yourself.

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17 The wicked go down to the realm of the dead,(A)
    all the nations that forget God.(B)
18 But God will never forget the needy;
    the hope(C) of the afflicted(D) will never perish.

19 Arise,(E) Lord, do not let mortals triumph;(F)
    let the nations be judged(G) in your presence.

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