⁴ By justice a king gives a country stability,^(A)
    but those who are greedy for^[a] bribes tear it down.

³ May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
⁴ May he defend the afflicted^(C) among the people
    and save the children of the needy;^(D)
    may he crush the oppressor.^(E)
5 May he endure^[a](F) as long as the sun,
    as long as the moon, through all generations.^(G)

¹² Kings detest wrongdoing,
    for a throne is established through righteousness.^(A)