17. “Blessed is the person whom God corrects.That person should not despise discipline from the Almighty.
18. God injures, but he bandages.He beats you up, but his hands make you well.
19. He will keep you safe from six troubles,and when the seventh one comes, no harm will touch you:
20. “In famine he will save you from death,and in war he will save you from the sword.
21. “When the tongue lashes out, you will be safe,and you will not be afraid of destruction when it comes.
22. “You will be able to laugh at destruction and starvation,so do not be afraid of wild animals on the earth.
23. “You will have a binding agreement with the stones in the field,and wild animals will be at peace with you.
24. “You will know peace in your tent.You will inspect your house and find nothing missing.
25. “You will find that your children are manyand your descendants are like the grass of the earth.
26. “You will come to your grave at a ripe old agelike a stack of hay in the right season.