⁸ Good and upright^(A) is the Lord;
    therefore he instructs^(B) sinners in his ways.

³⁹ The salvation^(A) of the righteous comes from the Lord;
    he is their stronghold in time of trouble.^(B)
40 The Lord helps^(C) them and delivers^(D) them;
    he delivers them from the wicked and saves^(E) them,
    because they take refuge^(F) in him.

“Give thanks to the Lord Almighty,
    for the Lord is good;^(C)
    his love endures forever.”^(D)