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11 The Lord knows ·what people think [L the thoughts of humans].
    He knows their thoughts are ·just a puff of wind [a bubble/vapor/meaningless/futile; Eccl. 1:2].

12 Lord, those you ·correct [instruct; discipline] are ·happy [blessed];
    you teach them from your ·law [instruction; teaching].
13 You give them ·rest [peace; quiet] from ·times [L days] of ·trouble [harm; evil]
    until a pit is dug for the wicked [Prov. 26:7; Eccl. 10:8].

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11 The Lord knows all human plans;(A)
    he knows that they are futile.(B)

12 Blessed is the one you discipline,(C) Lord,
    the one you teach(D) from your law;
13 you grant them relief from days of trouble,(E)
    till a pit(F) is dug for the wicked.

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