12Who is the man who fears the LORD?
         He will instruct him in the way he should choose.

13His soul will abide in prosperity,
         And his descendants will inherit the land.

14The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him,
         And He will make them know His covenant.

15My eyes are continually toward the LORD,
         For He will pluck my feet out of the net.

16Turn to me and be gracious to me,
         For I am lonely and afflicted.

17The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
         Bring me out of my distresses.

18Look upon my affliction and my trouble,
         And forgive all my sins.

19Look upon my enemies, for they are many,
         And they hate me with violent hatred.

20Guard my soul and deliver me;
         Do not let me be ashamed, for I take refuge in You.

21Let integrity and uprightness preserve me,
         For I wait for You.

22Redeem Israel, O God,
         Out of all his troubles.

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