16. The Lord reached down from above and took hold of me;he pulled me out of the deep waters.
17. He rescued me from my powerful enemiesand from all those who hate me —they were too strong for me.
18. When I was in trouble, they attacked me,but the Lord protected me.
19. He helped me out of danger;he saved me because he was pleased with me.
20. The Lord rewards me because I do what is right;he blesses me because I am innocent.
21. I have obeyed the law of the Lord;I have not turned away from my God.
22. I have observed all his laws;I have not disobeyed his commands.
23. He knows that I am faultless,that I have kept myself from doing wrong.
24. And so he rewards me because I do what is right,because he knows that I am innocent.
25. O Lord, you are faithful to those who are faithful to you;completely good to those who are perfect.
26. You are pure to those who are pure,but hostile to those who are wicked.
27. You save those who are humble,but you humble those who are proud.