⁹ He guards the steps^[a] of his faithful ones,^(A)
but the wicked perish in darkness,^(B)
for a person does not prevail by his own strength.^(C)

²⁸ For the Lord loves justice
and will not abandon his faithful ones.^(A)
They are kept safe forever,
but the children of the wicked will be destroyed.^(B)