25. The Lord is good to those who put their hope in him. He is good to those who look to him.
26. It is good when people wait quietly for the Lord to save them.
27. It is good for a man to carry a heavy load of suffering while he is young.
28. Let him sit alone and not say anything. The Lord has placed that load on him.
29. Let him bury his face in the dust. There might still be hope for him.
30. Let him turn his cheek toward those who would slap him. Let him be filled with shame.
31. The Lord doesn't turn his back on people forever.
32. He might bring suffering. But he will also show loving concern. How great his faithful love is!
33. He doesn't want to bring pain or suffering to people.
34. Every time people crush prisoners under their feet, the Lord knows all about it.
35. When people refuse to give a man his rights, the Most High God knows it.
36. When people don't treat a man fairly, the Lord knows it.
37. Suppose people order something to happen. It won't happen unless the Lord has planned it.
38. Troubles and good things alike come to people because the Most High God has commanded them to come.
39. A man who is still alive shouldn't blame God when God punishes him for his sins.
40. Let's take a good look at the way we're living. Let's return to the Lord.