12“An idiot will become intelligent
         When the foal of a wild donkey is born a man.

13“If you would direct your heart right
         And spread out your hand to Him,

14If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away,
         And do not let wickedness dwell in your tents;

15“Then, indeed, you could lift up your face without moral defect,
         And you would be steadfast and not fear.

16“For you would forget your trouble,
         As waters that have passed by, you would remember it.

17“Your life would be brighter than noonday;
         Darkness would be like the morning.

18“Then you would trust, because there is hope;
         And you would look around and rest securely.

19“You would lie down and none would disturb you,
         And many would entreat your favor.

20“But the eyes of the wicked will fail,
         And there will be no escape for them;
         And their hope is to breathe their last.”

NASB ©1995