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He brings about justice for those who are oppressed.
He gives food to those who are hungry.
The Lord sets prisoners free.
The Lord gives sight to blind people.
The Lord straightens ⌞the backs⌟ of those who are bent over.
The Lord loves righteous people.
The Lord protects foreigners.
The Lord gives relief to orphans and widows.
But he keeps wicked people from reaching their goal.

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He upholds(A) the cause of the oppressed(B)
    and gives food to the hungry.(C)
The Lord sets prisoners free,(D)
    the Lord gives sight(E) to the blind,(F)
the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down,(G)
    the Lord loves the righteous.(H)
The Lord watches over the foreigner(I)
    and sustains the fatherless(J) and the widow,(K)
    but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.

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