13 “If you would ^aprepare your heart,
And ^bstretch out your hands toward Him; ‡

14 If iniquity were in your hand, and you put it far away,
And ^awould not let wickedness dwell in your tents; ‡

15 ^aThen surely you could lift up your face without spot;
Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear; ‡

16 Because you would ^aforget your misery,
And remember it as waters that have passed away, ‡

17 And your life ^awould be brighter than noonday.
Though you were dark, you would be like the morning. ‡

18 And you would be secure, because there is hope;
Yes, you would dig around you, and ^atake your rest in safety. ‡

19 You would also lie down, and no one would make you afraid;
Yes, many would court your favor.