[1] I will praise the Lord at all times. His praise is always on my lips. [2] My whole being praises the Lord. The poor will hear and be glad. [3] Tell the greatness of the Lord with me. Let us praise his name together. [4] I asked the Lord for help, and he answered me. He saved me from all that I feared. [5] Those who go to him for help are happy. They are never disgraced. [6] This poor man called, and the Lord heard him. The Lord saved him from all his troubles. [7] The Lord saves those who fear him. His angel camps around them. [8] Examine and see how good the Lord is. Happy is the person who trusts the Lord. [9] People who belong to the Lord, fear him! Those who fear him will have everything they need. [10] Even lions may become weak and hungry. But those people who go to the Lord for help will have every good thing. [11] Children, come and listen to me. I will teach you to worship the Lord. [12] You must do these things to enjoy life and have many happy days. [13] You must not say evil things. You must not tell lies. [14] Stop doing evil and do good. Look for peace and work for it. [15] The Lord sees the good people. He listens to their prayers. [16] But the Lord is against those who do evil. He makes the world forget them. [17] The Lord hears good people when they cry out to him. He saves them from all their troubles. [18] The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed. [19] People who do what is right may have many problems. But the Lord will solve them all. [20] He will protect their very bones. Not one of them will be broken. [21] Evil will kill the wicked people. Those who hate good people will be judged guilty. [22] But the Lord saves his servants' lives. No one who trusts him will be judged guilty.
