17 “Blessed is the one whom God corrects;p

so do not despise the disciplineq of the Almighty.a r

18 For he wounds, but he also binds up;s

he injures, but his hands also heal.t

19 From six calamities he will rescueu you;

in seven no harm will touch you.v

20 In faminew he will deliver you from death,

and in battle from the stroke of the sword.x

21 You will be protected from the lash of the tongue,y

and need not fearz when destruction comes.a

22 You will laughb at destruction and famine,c

and need not fear the wild animals.d

23 For you will have a covenante with the stonesf of the field,

and the wild animals will be at peace with you.g

24 You will know that your tent is secure;h

you will take stock of your property and find nothing missing.i

25 You will know that your children will be many,j

and your descendants like the grass of the earth.k

26 You will come to the grave in full vigor,l

like sheaves gathered in season.m

27 “We have examined this, and it is true.

So hear itn and apply it to yourself.”o