[1] I will praise the LORD at all times. I will never stop singing his praises. [2] Humble people, listen and be happy, while I brag about the LORD. [3] Praise the LORD with me. Let us honor his name. [4] I went to the LORD for help, and he listened. He saved me from all that I fear. [5] If you look to him for help, he will put a smile on your face. You will have no need to be ashamed. [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. [18] The LORD is close to those who have suffered disappointment. He saves those who are discouraged. [19] Good people might have many problems, but the LORD will take them all away. [20] He will protect them completely. Not one of their bones will be broken. [21] But troubles will kill the wicked. The enemies of those who live right will all be punished. [22] The LORD saves his servants. All who go to him for protection will escape punishment.
