⁹ The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;^(A)
the ordinances of the Lord are reliable
and altogether righteous.^(B)

² because his judgments are true^[a] and righteous,^(A)
because he has judged the notorious prostitute^(B)
who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality;
and he has avenged the blood of his servants
that was on her hands.^(C)