[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] Glorify the LORD with me, and 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, and they are never disgraced. [6] This poor man called, and the LORD heard him and saved him from all his troubles. [7] The angel of the LORD camps around those who fear God, and he saves them. [8] Examine and see how good the LORD is. Happy is the person who trusts him. [9] You who belong to the LORD, fear him! Those who fear him will have everything they need. [10] Even lions may get weak and hungry, but those who look to the LORD 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, and 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 and 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, and he saves them from all their troubles. [18] The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, and 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; 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.
