14-18 Desperate, I throw myself on you:you are my God!Hour by hour I place my days in your hand,safe from the hands out to get me.Warm me, your servant, with a smile;save me because you love me.Don’t embarrass me by not showing up;I’ve given you plenty of notice.Embarrass the wicked, stand them up,leave them stupidly shaking their headsas they drift down to hell.Gag those loudmouthed liarswho heckle me, your follower,with jeers and catcalls.
19-22 What a stack of blessing you have piled upfor those who worship you,Ready and waiting for all who run to youto escape an unkind world.You hide them safely awayfrom the opposition.As you slam the door on those oily, mocking faces,you silence the poisonous gossip.Blessed God!His love is the wonder of the world.Trapped by a siege, I panicked.“Out of sight, out of mind,” I said.But you heard me say it,you heard and listened.
23 Love God, all you saints;God takes care of all who stay close to him,But he pays back in fullthose arrogant enough to go it alone.
24 Be brave. Be strong. Don’t give up.Expect God to get here soon.