Psalms 31:18-23

¹⁸Strike the false lips dumb, that speak proudly against the righteous with haughtiness and contempt.

¹⁹How great is the goodness you have treasured for those who fear you, and wrought for those who take refuge in you, in plain sight of all!

²⁰In your sheltering wings you hide them from plottings of people, you keep them safe in a bower from the chiding of tongues.

²¹Blest be the Lord for the wonderful love he has shown me in time of distress.

²²For I had said in panic, “I am driven clean out of your sight.” But you heard my plea, when I cried to you for help.

²³Love the Lord, all you faithful; the Lord protects the loyal, but repays the haughty in full.