Psalms 34:14-22

14Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

15The Lord pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.

16But the Lord opposes evildoers and wipes out all memory of them from the earth.

17The godly cry out and the Lord hears; he saves them from all their troubles.

18The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.

19The godly face many dangers, but the Lord saves them from each one of them.

20He protects all his bones; not one of them is broken.

21Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.

22The Lord rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape punishment.