My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,

My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.

Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life.

My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

Suddenly a woman came out to meet him! She was dressed like a prostitute and with secret intent.

The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.

Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.

The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.

The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

You keep completely safe the people who maintain their faith, for they trust in you.

The Lord found him in a desolate land, in an empty wasteland where animals howl. He continually guarded him and taught him; he continually protected him like the pupil of his eye.

You, Lord, will protect them; you will continually shelter each one from these evil people,

You are my hiding place; you protect me from distress. You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. (Selah)

O Lord, you do not withhold your compassion from me. May your loyal love and faithfulness continually protect me!

May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.

For the music director; a psalm of David. Listen to me, O God, as I offer my lament! Protect my life from the enemy’s terrifying attacks.