6. As a poor, helpless man I prayed to the Lord, and he heard me. He saved me from all my troubles.
7. The Lord’S angel builds a camp around his followers, and he protects them.
8. Give the Lord a chance to show you how good he is. Great blessings belong to those who depend on him!
9. The Lord’S holy people should fear and respect him. Those who respect him will always have what they need.
10. Even strong lions get weak and hungry, but those who go to the Lord for help will have every good thing.
11. Children, come and listen to me; I will teach you to respect the Lord.
12. Do you want to enjoy life? Do you want to have many happy days?
13. Then avoid saying anything hurtful, and never let a lie come out of your mouth.
14. Stop doing anything evil, and do good. Look for peace, and do all you can to help people live peacefully.
15. The Lord watches over those who do what is right, and he hears their prayers.
16. But the Lord is against those who do evil, so they are forgotten soon after they die.
17. Pray to the Lord, and he will hear you. He will save you from all your troubles.