12. I have seen much by wandering, and the customs of many things.
13. At times, I have even been in danger of death because of these things, but I was freed by the grace of God.
14. The spirit of those who fear God is sought, and they will be blessed by his providence.
15. For their hope is in him who saves them, and the eyes of God are on those who love him.
16. Those who fear the Lord will tremble at nothing, and they will not be terrified. For he is their hope.
17. The soul of him who fears the Lord is blessed.
18. To whom should he look, and who is his strength?
19. The eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear him. He is a powerful Protector, a Firmament of virtue, a Shelter from the heat, and a Covering from the midday sun,
20. a Guardian from offenses, and a Helper from falling, who exalts the soul and illuminates the eyes, and who gives health and life and blessing.
21. An immolation from iniquity is a stained oblation, and the derisions of the unjust are not well pleasing.
22. The Lord is only for those who persevere for him in the way of truth and justice.
23. The Most High does not approve of the gifts of the iniquitous. Neither does he have respect for the oblations of the unjust; neither will he forgive their sins because of the multitude of their sacrifices.
24. Whoever offers a sacrifice from the substance of the poor is like one who sacrifices the son in the sight of his father.
25. The bread of the indigent is the life of the poor. Whoever cheats them out of it is a man of blood.