27 with the pure
You prove Yourself pure,
but with the crooked
You prove Yourself shrewd.
28 You rescue an afflicted people,(A)
but Your eyes are set against the proud—
You humble them.(B)
29 Lord, You are my lamp;
the Lord illuminates my darkness.(C)

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27 to the pure(A) you show yourself pure,
    but to the devious you show yourself shrewd.(B)
28 You save the humble,(C)
    but your eyes are on the haughty(D) to bring them low.(E)
29 You, Lord, are my lamp;(F)
    the Lord turns my darkness into light.

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