22. because I have kept the ways of the Lordand I have not wickedly turned away from my God,
23. because all his judgments are in front of meand I have not turned away from his laws.
24. I was innocent as far as he was concerned.I have kept myself from guilt.
25. The Lord paid me backbecause of my righteousness,because he can see that I am clean.
26. ⌊In dealing⌋ with faithful people you are faithful,with innocent warriors you are innocent,
27. with pure people you are pure.⌊In dealing⌋ with devious people you are clever.
28. You save humble people,but your eyes bring down arrogant people.
29. O Lord, you are my lamp.The Lord turns my darkness into light.
30. With you I can attack a line of soldiers.With my God I can break through barricades.
31. God’s way is perfect!The promise of the Lord has proven to be true.He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
32. Who is God but the Lord?Who is a rock other than our God?
33. God arms me with strength.His perfect way sets me free.
34. He makes my feet like those of a deerand gives me sure footing on high places.
35. He trains my hands for battleso that my arms can bend an ⌊archer’s⌋ bow of bronze.