12. For vain man would be wise, though man is born like a wild ass's colt.
13. If thou preparest thy heart, and stretchest out thy hands towards him;
14. If iniquity is in thy hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
15. For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yes, thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear:
16. Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass away:
17. And thy age shall be clearer than the noon-day: thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.