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;
22. the gifts of those who don’t followthe Law are not acceptable.
23. The Most High is not pleasedwith the offerings of the ungodly,nor will he forgive sinsfor a multitude of sacrifices.
24. Someone who brings a sacrifice that comes from the property of the needyis like someone who slaughters a sonin the presence of his father.
25. The needy person’s breadmeans life for that poor person;whoever withholds it is a murderer.
26. Whoever takes away a neighbor’s livingcommits murder,