10. People with no experience know little,
11. but those who have traveledhave become more clever.
12. I have seen a lot in my wandering,and I understand more than I can tell.
13. I’ve often been in danger,close to death,and I was savedbecause of these experiences.
14. The spirit of those who fear the Lordwill live,
15. because their hope is in the onewho saves them.
16. Those who fear the Lordwon’t be timid about anything;they will never turn coward,because the Lord is their hope.
17. The souls of those who fear the Lordare favored.
18. To whom do they look?And who is their support?
19. The Lord’s eyesare upon those who love him.The Lord is a powerful shield,a strong support,a shelter from the heat,a shade from the midday sun,a guard against stumbling,and a help against falling;
20. one who lifts up the spirit,one who gives light to the eyes,and one who gives healingfor life and blessing.
21. When someone sacrifices something unjustly gotten,the offering is flawed;