Beloved, do not be astonished at the fiery trial happening among you for your testing, as if a surprise were occurring to you; but according as you share the sufferings of Christ, rejoice; so that you may rejoice exultingly at the revelation of His glory. But if one suffers as a Christian, do not let him be ashamed, but to glorify God in this respect.
He knows the way with me. When I am tried, I shall come forth as gold. My foot has held fast in His steps; I have kept His way and have not turned.
The righteous cry, and Jehovah hears; and He saves them out of all their distresses. Jehovah is near to the broken of heart; and He saves the crushed of spirit. Many are the evils of the righteous, but Jehovah helps him out of them all, for You will light my lamp; Jehovah my God will make my darkness light. For through You I can run through a troop; and through my God I have leaped over a wall. As for God, His way is perfect; the Word of Jehovah is purified; He is a shield to all who seek refuge in Him. It is God who girds me with strength and gives my way to be perfect; when you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk in the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame kindle on you. For I am Jehovah your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour. I gave Egypt for your atonement; Ethiopia and Seba instead of you.
Behold, He will cut me off; I will not wait, but I will justify my ways before His face. He also is my salvation, for an ungodly one shall not come before Him.
Deliver me out of the mire, that I may not sink; let me be delivered from those who hate me, and out of the deep waters. Let not the flood waters overflow me, nor let the deep swallow me up; and let not the pit shut its mouth on me. Hear me, O Jehovah, for Your mercy is good; in the plentitude of Your tender mercies, turn toward me. And do not hide Your face from Your servant; for it is distressing to Me; answer Me quickly; draw near My soul; redeem it; ransom Me because of My enemies.
