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He does not preserve the lives of the wicked,
but he gives justice to the poor.
He does not withdraw his eyes from the righteous;
but when he sets kings on their throne forever,
they may become proud;
if, then, they are bound in chains,
held in oppressive cords,

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He does not keep the wicked alive(A)
    but gives the afflicted their rights.(B)
He does not take his eyes off the righteous;(C)
    he enthrones them with kings(D)
    and exalts them forever.(E)
But if people are bound in chains,(F)
    held fast by cords of affliction,(G)

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