Readings of Lamentations 3 and Psalms 34

Psalm 34:17–22 (ESV)
17  When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears
and delivers them out of all their troubles.
18  The LORD is near to the brokenhearted
and saves the crushed in spirit.

19  Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
but the LORD delivers him out of them all.
20  He keeps all his bones;
not one of them is broken.
21  Affliction will slay the wicked,
and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.
22  The LORD redeems the life of his servants;
none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.