12. A stupid person cannot become wise.That is as impossible as a wild donkey being born tame.
13. “You must give your whole heart to him.You must hold out your hands to him for help.
14. Put away the sin that is in your hand.Let no evil live in your tent.
15. Then you can lift up your face without shame.You can stand strong without fear.
16. You will forget your trouble.You will remember your troubles only as water that has passed by.
17. Your life will be as bright as the noonday sun.And darkness will seem like morning.
18. You will feel safe because there is hope.You will look around and rest in safety.
19. You will lie down, and no one will make you afraid.Many people will want favor from you.
20. But the wicked people will not be able to see.So they will not be able to find the way to escape.Their only hope will be to die.”