18. On the day when I faced disaster, they confronted me,but the Lord came to my defense.
19. He brought me out to a wide-open place.He rescued me because he was pleased with me.
20. The Lord rewarded mebecause of my righteousness,because my hands are clean.He paid me back
21. because I have kept the ways of the Lordand I have not wickedly turned away from my God,
22. because all his judgments are in front of meand I have not turned away from his laws.
23. I was innocent as far as he was concerned.I have kept myself from guilt.
24. The Lord paid me backbecause of my righteousness,because he can see that my hands are clean.
25. ⌊In dealing⌋ with faithful people you are faithful,with innocent people you are innocent,
26. with pure people you are pure.⌊In dealing⌋ with devious people you are clever.
27. You save humble people,but you bring down a conceited look.
28. O Lord, you light my lamp.My God turns my darkness into light.
29. With you I can attack a line of soldiers.With my God I can break through barricades.
30. 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.