“Sue looked up at him gravely, but did not speak.
“‘‘Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.’’
“‘That is, the upright man,’ said Sue.
“‘‘A good man showeth favour and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.’ You remember who says, ‘I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.’’
“‘That is Zion, father, isn’t it?’ said Sue.
“‘And just before that,—‘Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.’’
“‘We oughtn’t to be afraid, father,’ said Sue, softly.
“‘I am not afraid,’ said the cobbler.
“‘‘The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.’—There it is, Sue.’
“‘‘His heart is established; he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth and melt away; the desire of the wicked shall perish.’’