12. thwarting the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands do not work effectively;
13. catching the wise in their own craftiness, and the counsel of schemers are swept away.
14. By day they encounter darkness, and at noon they grope as in the night.
15. But He saves the needy from the sword of their mouth, from the clutches of the strong.
16. Thus the poor have expectancy, and unrighteousness shuts her mouth.
17. Look, blessed is the man whom Eloah does reprove, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
18. For He bruises, but He binds up; He smites, but His hands heal.