11. They surrounded me on every side,but in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
12. They swarmed around me like bees,but they were consumed as quickly as burning thorns;in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
13. I was pushed back and about to fall,but the Lord helped me.
14. The Lord is my strength and my defence;he has become my salvation.
15. Shouts of joy and victoryresound in the tents of the righteous:‘The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!
16. The Lord’s right hand is lifted high;the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!’
17. I will not die but live,and will proclaim what the Lord has done.
18. The Lord has chastened me severely,but he has not given me over to death.
19. Open for me the gates of the righteous;I will enter and give thanks to the Lord.
20. This is the gate of the Lordthrough which the righteous may enter.
21. I will give you thanks, for you answered me;you have become my salvation.
22. The stone the builders rejectedhas become the cornerstone;