16 But God despises evil people,and he will wipe them allfrom the earth,till they are forgotten.
17 When his people pray for help,he listens and rescues themfrom their troubles.
18 The Lord is there to rescueall who are discouragedand have given up hope.
19 The Lord's peoplemay suffer a lot,but he will alwaysbring them safely through.
20 Not one of their boneswill ever be broken.
21 Wicked people are killedby their own evil deeds,and if you hate God's peopleyou will be punished.
22 The Lord saves the livesof his servants.Run to him for protection,and you won't be punished.