² Clouds^(A) and thick darkness^(B) surround him;
    righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.^(C)

³ A bruised reed^(A) he will not break,^(B)
    and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.^(C)
In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;^(D)

⁹ Because I have sinned against him,
    I will bear the Lord’s wrath,^(A)
until he pleads my case^(B)
    and upholds my cause.
He will bring me out into the light;^(C)
    I will see his righteousness.^(D)