Psalm 10:17-18

New International Reader's Version

¹⁷ Lord, you hear the desires of those who are hurting.
    You cheer them up and give them hope.
    You listen to their cries.
¹⁸ You stand up for those whose fathers have died
    and for those who have been treated badly.
You do it so that mere human beings made of dust
    may not terrify others anymore.