5. because gold is tested with fire,and acceptable people are testedin the furnace of humiliation.
6. Trust him, and he will help you;make your ways straight,and hope in him.
7. You who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy,and don’t turn asideor else you might fall.
8. You who fear the Lord, trust him,and you won’t lose your reward.
9. You who fear the Lord,hope for good things,for unending joy and mercy.
10. Look at the peoplefrom long ago and see:Who trusted in the Lordand was put to shame?Or who remained firm in godly fearand was left behind?Or who called upon the Lord, and the Lordoverlooked him?
11. After all, the Lord is compassionateand merciful;he forgives sins and rescues peoplein a time of hardship.
12. How terrible it will befor cowardly hearts and idle handsand for a sinner who sets footupon two paths.