8. It’s far better to take refuge in the Lordthan to trust any human.
9. It’s far better to take refuge in the Lordthan to trust any human leader.
10. All the nations surrounded me,but I cut them down in the Lord’s name.
11. Yes, they surrounded me on every single side,but I cut them down in the Lord’s name.
12. They surrounded me like bees,but they were extinguished like burning thorns.I cut them down in the Lord’s name!
13. I was pushed so hard I nearly died,but the Lord helped me.
14. The Lord was my strength and protection;he was my saving help!
15. The sounds of joyful songs and deliveranceare heard in the tents of the righteous:"The Lord’s strong hand is victorious!
16. The Lord’s strong hand is ready to strike!The Lord’s strong hand is victorious!"
17. I won’t die—no, I will liveand declare what the Lord has done.
18. Yes, the Lord definitely disciplined me,but he didn’t hand me over to death.
19. Open the gates of righteousness for meso I can come in and give thanks to the Lord!
20. This is the Lord’s gate;those who are righteous enter through it.