¹⁸ Now the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him—
those who depend on His faithful love^(A)
19 to deliver them from death
and to keep them alive in famine.^(B)

²⁰ We wait for Yahweh;^(C)
He is our help and shield.^(D)
21 For our hearts rejoice in Him^(E)
because we trust in His holy name.^(F)
22 May Your faithful love rest on us, Yahweh,
for we put our hope in You.^(G)

⁷ The fear of the Lord
is the beginning of knowledge;^(A)
fools despise wisdom and discipline.^(B)