¹⁶ why gaze in envy, you rugged mountain,
    at the mountain where God chooses^(A) to reign,
    where the Lord himself will dwell forever?^(B)

¹³ I am bringing my righteousness^(A) near,
    it is not far away;
    and my salvation^(B) will not be delayed.
I will grant salvation to Zion,^(C)
    my splendor^(D) to Israel.

²¹ Shall I leave their innocent blood unavenged?^(A)
    No, I will not.^(B)”

¹⁷ But on Mount Zion will be deliverance;^(A)
    it will be holy,^(B)
    and Jacob will possess his inheritance.^(C)