Psalm 34:16-18

Good News Translation

¹⁶ but he opposes those who do evil,
    so that when they die, they are soon forgotten.
¹⁷ The righteous call to the Lord, and he listens;
    he rescues them from all their troubles.
¹⁸ The Lord is near to those who are discouraged;
    he saves those who have lost all hope.