[1] I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.
[2] I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.
[3] Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.
[4] I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.
[5] Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
[6] In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles.
[7] For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.
[8] Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
[9] Fear the Lord, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need.
[10] Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.
[11] Come, my children, and listen to me, and I will teach you to fear the Lord.
[12] Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous?
[13] Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies!
[14] Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
[15] The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help.
[16] But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil; he will erase their memory from the earth.
[17] The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.
[18] The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
[19] The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
[20] For the Lord protects the bones of the righteous; not one of them is broken!
[21] Calamity will surely destroy the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be punished.
[22] But the Lord will redeem those who serve him. No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.