²⁰ My son,^(A) pay attention to what I say;
    turn your ear to my words.^(B)
21 Do not let them out of your sight,^(C)
    keep them within your heart;
²² for they are life to those who find them
    and health to one’s whole body.^(D)

¹⁹ Then they cried^(A) to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he saved them^(B) from their distress.
²⁰ He sent out his word^(C) and healed them;^(D)
    he rescued^(E) them from the grave.^(F)
21 Let them give thanks^(G) to the Lord for his unfailing love^(H)
    and his wonderful deeds^(I) for mankind.