17. "He reached down from heaven. He took hold of me. He lifted me out of deep waters.
18. He saved me from my powerful enemies. He set me free from those who were too strong for me.
19. They stood up to me when I was in trouble. But the Lord helped me.
20. He brought me out into a wide and safe place. He saved me because he was pleased with me.
21. "The Lord has been good to me because I do what is right. He has rewarded me because I lead a pure life.
22. I have lived the way the Lord wanted me to. I haven't done evil by turning away from my God.
23. I keep all of his laws in mind. I haven't turned away from his commands.