12 He frustrates the schemes of the crafty

so that theyA achieve no success.

13 He traps the wise in their craftiness

so that the plans of the deceptive

are quickly brought to an end.g

14 They encounter darkness by day,

and they grope at noon

as if it were night.h

15 He saves the needy from their sharp words* i

and from the clutches of the powerful.

16 So the poor have hope,

and injustice shuts its mouth.j

17 See how happy is the person whom God corrects;

so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.

18 For he wounds but he also bandages;

he strikes, but his hands also heal.k

19 He will rescue you from six calamities;

no harm will touch you in seven.

20 In famine he will redeem you from death,

and in battle, from the power of the sword.l

21 You will be safe from slanderC

and not fear destruction when it comes.m