⁵ The Lord is ·kind [gracious] and ·does what is right [righteous];
    our God is ·merciful [compassionate; Ex. 34:6–7].
⁶ The Lord ·watches over [keeps; guards] the ·foolish [immature; simpleminded];
    when I was ·helpless [brought low], he ·saved me [gave me victory].
⁷ I said to myself, “·Relax [^LReturn, my soul/life to your rest],
    because the Lord ·takes care of you [treats you well].”