4. Be assured that my words are not false; one who has perfect knowledge is with you.
5. “God is mighty, but despises no one; he is mighty, and firm in his purpose.
6. He does not keep the wicked alive but gives the afflicted their rights.
7. He does not take his eyes off the righteous; he enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.
8. But if people are bound in chains, held fast by cords of affliction,