In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.

Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!

For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.

I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word.

See if there is any idolatrous tendency in me, and lead me in the reliable ancient path!

The Lord supports all who fall, and lifts up all who are bent over.

and execute the judgment to which their enemies have been sentenced. All his loyal followers will be vindicated. Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary! Praise him in the sky, which testifies to his strength!

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity – every good way.

to deliver you from the adulteress, from the sexually loose woman who speaks flattering words;

Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

How long, you sluggard, will you lie there? When will you rise from your sleep?

and I saw among the naive – I discerned among the youths – a young man who lacked wisdom.

He was passing by the street near her corner, making his way along the road to her house

Suddenly he went after her like an ox that goes to the slaughter, like a stag prancing into a trapper’s snare

The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.