5 Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob,

whose hope is in the Lord his God,f

6 the Maker of heaven and earth,

the sea and everything in them.g

He remains faithful forever,h

7 executing justice for the exploited

and giving food to the hungry.i

The Lord frees prisoners.j

8 The Lord opens the eyes of the blind.k

The Lord raises up those who are oppressed.C,l

The Lord loves the righteous.m