[1] I will praise the LORD at all times; my mouth will continually praise him. [2] I will boast in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. [3] Magnify the LORD with me. Let us praise his name together. [4] I sought the LORD's help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. [5] Look to him and be radiant; do not let your faces be ashamed. [6] This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles. [7] The angel of the LORD camps around the LORD's loyal followers and delivers them. [8] Taste and see that the LORD is good. How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him. [9] Fear the LORD, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing. [10] Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. [11] Come children. Listen to me. I will teach you what it means to fear the LORD. [12] Do you want to really live? Would you love to live a long, happy life? [13] Then make sure you don't speak evil words or use deceptive speech. [14] Turn away from evil and do what is right. Strive for peace and promote it. [15] The LORD pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help. [16] But the LORD opposes evildoers and wipes out all memory of them from the earth. [17] The godly cry out and the LORD hears; he saves them from all their troubles. [18] The LORD is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged. [19] The godly face many dangers, but the LORD saves them from each one of them. [20] He protects all his bones; not one of them is broken. [21] Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished. [22] The LORD rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape punishment.
