12. He stops those who are tricky from doing what they plan to do. The work of their hands doesn't succeed.
13. Some people think they are so wise. But God catches them in their own tricks. He sweeps away the evil plans of sinful people.
14. Darkness covers them in the daytime. At noon they feel their way around as if it were night.
15. God saves needy people from the cutting words of their enemies. He saves them from their powerful hands.
16. So those who are poor have hope. And God shuts the mouths of people who don't treat others fairly.
17. "Blessed is the person God corrects. So don't hate the Mighty One's training.
18. He wounds. But he also bandages up those he wounds. He harms. But his hands also heal those he harms.
19. From six troubles he will save you. Even if you are in trouble seven times, no harm will come to you.
20. When there isn't enough food, God will keep you from dying. When you go into battle, he won't let a sword strike you down.