^{17 Ref} Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.

^{18 Ref} For he maketh sore, and bindeth up; He woundeth, and his hands make whole.

^{19 Ref} He will deliver thee in six troubles; Yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.

^{20 Ref} In famine he will redeem thee from death; And in war from the power of the sword.

^{21 Ref} Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue; Neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.

^{22 Ref} At destruction and dearth thou shalt laugh; Neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.