²⁹ But if he remains silent,^(A) who can condemn him?^(B)
    If he hides his face,^(C) who can see him?
Yet he is over individual and nation alike,^(D)

¹² Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,^(A)
    the people he chose^(B) for his inheritance.^(C)

¹⁵ Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,
    who walk^(A) in the light^(B) of your presence, Lord.
¹⁶ They rejoice in your name^(C) all day long;
    they celebrate your righteousness.
¹⁷ For you are their glory and strength,^(D)
    and by your favor you exalt our horn.^[a](E)
18 Indeed, our shield^[b](F) belongs to the Lord,
    our king^(G) to the Holy One of Israel.