16. The right hand of the Lord is exalted; the right hand of the Lord does valiantly and achieves strength!
17. I shall not die but live, and shall declare the works and recount the illustrious acts of the Lord.
18. The Lord has chastened me sorely, but He has not given me over to death. [II Cor. 6:9.]
19. Open to me the [temple] gates of righteousness; I will enter through them, and I will confess and praise the Lord.
20. This is the gate of the Lord; the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall enter through it. [Ps. 24:7.]