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16 But the Lord is against those who do evil,
    so they are forgotten soon after they die.

17 Pray to the Lord, and he will hear you.
    He will save you from all your troubles.
18 The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment.
    He saves those who are discouraged.

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16 but the face of the Lord is against(A) those who do evil,(B)
    to blot out their name(C) from the earth.

17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears(D) them;
    he delivers them from all their troubles.
18 The Lord is close(E) to the brokenhearted(F)
    and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

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