[1] I will always praise the LORD. [2] With all my heart, I will praise the LORD. Let all who are helpless, listen and be glad. [3] Honor the LORD with me! Celebrate his great name. [4] I asked the LORD for help, and he saved me from all my fears. [5] Keep your eyes on the LORD! You will shine like the sun and never blush with shame. [6] I was a nobody, but I prayed, and the LORD saved me from all my troubles. [7] If you honor the LORD, his angel will protect you. [8] Discover for yourself that the LORD is kind. Come to him for protection, and you will be glad. [9] Honor the LORD! You are his special people. No one who honors the LORD will ever be in need. [10] Young lions may go hungry or even starve, but if you trust the LORD, you will never miss out on anything good. [11] Come, my children, listen as I teach you to respect the LORD. [12] Do you want to live and enjoy a long life? [13] Then don't say cruel things and don't tell lies. [14] Do good instead of evil and try to live at peace. [15] If you obey the LORD, he will watch over you and answer your prayers. [16] But God despises evil people, and he will wipe them all from the earth, till they are forgotten. [17] When his people pray for help, he listens and rescues them from their troubles. [18] The LORD is there to rescue all who are discouraged and have given up hope. [19] The LORD's people may suffer a lot, but he will always bring them safely through. [20] Not one of their bones will ever be broken. [21] Wicked people are killed by their own evil deeds, and if you hate God's people you will be punished. [22] The LORD saves the lives of his servants. Run to him for protection, and you won't be punished.
