¹⁰ In his hand is the life^(A) of every creature
    and the breath of all mankind.^(B)

¹⁸ He is driven from light into the realm of darkness^(A)
    and is banished^(B) from the world.^(C)

²² It hurls itself against him without mercy^(A)
    as he flees headlong^(B) from its power.^(C)

²² There is no deep shadow,^(A) no utter darkness,^(B)
    where evildoers can hide.^(C)

⁶ He does not keep the wicked alive^(A)
    but gives the afflicted their rights.^(B)

¹¹ If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me
    and the light become night around me,”
¹² even the darkness will not be dark^(A) to you;
    the night will shine like the day,
    for darkness is as light to you.

²⁴ Who can hide^(A) in secret places
    so that I cannot see them?”
declares the Lord.
    “Do not I fill heaven and earth?”^(B)
declares the Lord.

³⁵ The shepherds will have nowhere to flee,
    the leaders of the flock no place to escape.^(A)