⁴ I sought the Lord,^(A) and he answered me;
    he delivered^(B) me from all my fears.
⁵ Those who look to him are radiant;^(C)
    their faces are never covered with shame.^(D)
6 This poor man called, and the Lord heard him;
    he saved him out of all his troubles.^(E)
7 The angel of the Lord^(F) encamps around those who fear him,
    and he delivers^(G) them.

⁸ Taste and see that the Lord is good;^(H)
    blessed is the one who takes refuge^(I) in him.
⁹ Fear the Lord,^(J) you his holy people,
    for those who fear him lack nothing.^(K)
10 The lions may grow weak and hungry,
    but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.^(L)

¹⁵ The eyes of the Lord^(A) are on the righteous,^(B)
    and his ears are attentive^(C) to their cry;

¹⁷ The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears^(A) them;
    he delivers them from all their troubles.
¹⁸ The Lord is close^(B) to the brokenhearted^(C)
    and saves those who are crushed in spirit.