10 He sends rain on the landand he waters the fields.
11 Yes, it is God who raises the humbleand gives joy to all who mourn.
12-13 He upsets the plans of cunning people,and traps the wise in their own schemes,so that nothing they do succeeds;
14 even at noon they grope in darkness.
15 But God saves the poor from death;he saves the needy from oppression.
16 He gives hope to the poor and silences the wicked.
17 Happy is the person whom God corrects!Do not resent it when he rebukes you.