¹² He breaks the spirit of rulers;
    he is feared by the kings of the earth.

⁴ The earth dries up^(A) and withers,^(B)
    the world languishes and withers,
    the heavens^(C) languish with the earth.^(D)

²¹ In that day^(A) the Lord will punish^(B)
    the powers^(C) in the heavens above
    and the kings^(D) on the earth below.

¹¹ Your gates^(A) will always stand open,
    they will never be shut, day or night,
so that people may bring you the wealth of the nations^(B)—
    their kings^(C) led in triumphal procession.