7. Adonai is for me, as my helper. I will see the downfall of those who hate me.
8. It is better to take refuge in Adonai than to trust in man.
9. It is better to take refuge in Adonai than to trust in princes.
10. All nations surrounded me— in the Name of Adonai I cut them off.
11. They surrounded me, yes, all around me— in the Name of Adonai I cut them off.
12. They swarmed around me like bees— they were extinguished like burning thorns— in the Name of Adonai I cut them off.
13. You pushed me hard to make me fall, but Adonai helped me.
14. Adonai is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation.
15. Shouts of joy and victory are in the tents of the righteous: “Adonai’s right hand is mighty!
16. Adonai’s right hand is lifted high! Adonai’s right hand is mighty!”
17. I will not die, but live, and proclaim what Adonai has done!
18. Adonai has chastened me hard, but has not given me over to death.
19. Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and praise Adonai.
20. This is the gate of Adonai— the righteous will enter through it.
21. I give You thanks, because You have answered me and have become my salvation.