17. I shall not die but live, and shall declare the works and recount the illustrious acts of the Lord.
18. The Lord has chastened me sorely, but He has not given me over to death. [II Cor. 6:9.]
19. Open to me the [temple] gates of righteousness; I will enter through them, and I will confess and praise the Lord.
20. This is the gate of the Lord; the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall enter through it. [Ps. 24:7.]
21. I will confess, praise, and give thanks to You, for You have heard and answered me; and You have become my Salvation and Deliverer.
22. The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
23. This is from the Lord and is His doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. [Matt. 21:42; Acts 4:11; I Pet. 2:7.]
24. This is the day which the Lord has brought about; we will rejoice and be glad in it.