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He will not keep evil people alive,
    but he gives the poor their rights.
He always watches over those who do right;
    he sets them on thrones with kings
    and they are honored forever.
If people are bound in chains,
    or if trouble, like ropes, ties them up,

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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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