16. The poor are filled with hope,and injustice is silenced.
17. Consider yourself fortunateif God All-Powerfulchooses to correct you.
18. He may cause injury and pain,but he will bandage and healyour cuts and bruises.
19. God will protect you from harm,no matter how oftentrouble may strike.
20. In times of war and famine,God will keep you safe.
21. You will be sheltered,without fear of hurtful wordsor any other weapon.
22. You will laugh at the threatof destruction and famine.And you won't be afraidof wild animals—
23. they will no longer be fierce,and your rocky fieldswill become friendly.
24. Your home will be secure,and your sheep will be safe.
25. You will have more descendantsthan there are blades of grasson the face of the earth.
26. You will live a long life,and your body will be stronguntil the day you die.
27. Our experience has provedthese things to be true,so listen and learn.