[1] I will praise the Eternal in every moment through every situation. Whenever I speak, my words will always praise Him. [2] Everything within me wants to pay tribute to Him. Whenever the poor and humble hear of His greatness, they will celebrate too! [3] Come and lift up the Eternal with me; let's praise His name together! [4] When I needed the Lord, I looked for Him; I called out to Him, and He heard me and responded. He came and rescued me from everything that made me so afraid. [5] Look to Him and shine, so shame will never contort your faces. [6] This poor soul cried, and the Eternal heard me. He rescued me from my troubles. [7] The messenger of the Eternal God surrounds everyone who walks with Him and is always there to protect and rescue us. [8] Taste of His goodness; see how wonderful the Eternal truly is. Anyone who puts trust in Him will be blessed and comforted. [9] Revere the Eternal, you His saints, for those who worship Him will possess everything important in life. [10] Young lions may grow tired and hungry, but those intent on knowing the Eternal God will have everything they need. [11] Gather around, children, listen to what I'm saying; I will teach you how to revere the Eternal. [12] If you love life and want to live a good, long time, [13] Take care with the things you say. Don't lie or spread gossip or talk about improper things. [14] Walk away from the evil things of the world, and always seek peace and pursue it. [15] For the Eternal watches over the righteous, and His ears are attuned to their prayers. He is always listening. [16] But He will punish evildoers, and nothing they do will last. They will soon be forgotten. [17] When the upright need help and cry to the Eternal, He hears their cries and rescues them from all of their troubles. [18] When someone is hurting or brokenhearted, the Eternal moves in close and revives him in his pain. [19] Hard times may well be the plight of the righteous- they may often seem overwhelmed- but the Eternal rescues the righteous from what oppresses them. [20] He will protect all of their bones; not even one bone will be broken. [21] Evil moves in and ultimately murders the wicked; the enemies of the righteous will be condemned. [22] The Eternal will liberate His servants; those who seek refuge in Him will never be condemned.
