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.
31. Who is God but the Lord?Who is a rock except our God?
32. God arms me with strengthand makes my way perfect.
33. He makes my feet like those of a deerand gives me sure footing on high places.
34. He trains my hands for battleso that my arms can bend an ⌊archer’s⌋ bow of bronze.
35. You have given me the shield of your salvation.Your right hand supports me.Your gentleness makes me great.