12. They swarmed round me like bees,but they burnt out as quickly as a fire among thorns;by the power of the Lord I destroyed them.
13. I was fiercely attacked and was being defeated,but the Lord helped me.
14. The Lord makes me powerful and strong;he has saved me.
15. Listen to the glad shouts of victory in the tents of God's people:“The Lord's mighty power has done it!
16. His power has brought us victory —his mighty power in battle!”
17. I will not die; instead, I will liveand proclaim what the Lord has done.
18. He has punished me severely,but he has not let me die.
19. Open to me the gates of the Temple;I will go in and give thanks to the Lord!
20. This is the gate of the Lord;only the righteous can come in.
21. I praise you, Lord, because you heard me,because you have given me victory.