¹³ but the Lord laughs at the wicked,
    for he knows their day is coming.^(A)

¹⁵ But their swords will pierce their own hearts,^(A)
    and their bows will be broken.^(B)

¹⁷ for the power of the wicked will be broken,^(A)
    but the Lord upholds^(B) the righteous.

²⁸ For the Lord loves the just
    and will not forsake his faithful ones.^(A)

Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed^[a];
    the offspring of the wicked will perish.^(B)

³³ but the Lord will not leave them in the power of the wicked
    or let them be condemned^(A) when brought to trial.^(B)

³⁹ The salvation^(A) of the righteous comes from the Lord;
    he is their stronghold in time of trouble.^(B)

⁴⁰ The Lord helps^(A) them and delivers^(B) them;
    he delivers them from the wicked and saves^(C) them,
    because they take refuge^(D) in him.