[1] I will always thank the LORD; I will never stop praising him. [2] I will praise him for what he has done; may all who are oppressed listen and be glad! [3] Proclaim with me the LORD's greatness; let us praise his name together! [4] I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me; he freed me from all my fears. [5] The oppressed look to him and are glad; they will never be disappointed. [6] The helpless call to him, and he answers; he saves them from all their troubles. [7] His angel guards those who honor the LORD and rescues them from danger. [8] Find out for yourself how good the LORD is. Happy are those who find safety with him. [9] Honor the LORD, all his people; those who obey him have all they need. [10] Even lions go hungry for lack of food, but those who obey the LORD lack nothing good. [11] Come, my young friends, and listen to me, and I will teach you to honor the LORD. [12] Would you like to enjoy life? Do you want long life and happiness? [13] Then keep from speaking evil and from telling lies. [14] Turn away from evil and do good; strive for peace with all your heart. [15] The LORD watches over the righteous and listens to their cries; [16] but he opposes those who do evil, so that when they die, they are soon forgotten. [17] The righteous call to the LORD, and he listens; he rescues them from all their troubles. [18] The LORD is near to those who are discouraged; he saves those who have lost all hope. [19] Good people suffer many troubles, but the LORD saves them from them all; [20] the LORD preserves them completely; not one of their bones is broken. [21] Evil will kill the wicked; those who hate the righteous will be punished. [22] The LORD will save his people; those who go to him for protection will be spared.
