¹⁸ But God will never forget the needy;
    the hope^(A) of the afflicted^(B) will never perish.

¹⁷ You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted;^(A)
    you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,^(B)

²⁴ For he has not despised^(A) or scorned
    the suffering of the afflicted one;^(B)
he has not hidden his face^(C) from him
    but has listened to his cry for help.^(D)

⁴ May he defend the afflicted^(A) among the people
    and save the children of the needy;^(B)
    may he crush the oppressor.^(C)

¹³ Shout for joy,^(A) you heavens;
    rejoice, you earth;^(B)
    burst into song, you mountains!^(C)
For the Lord comforts^(D) his people
    and will have compassion^(E) on his afflicted ones.^(F)