2. because you have beenmy protector and helper.You have rescued my bodyfrom destruction,from the trap setby a slanderous tongue,from lips that fabricate lies.In the presence of those who stood around me,
3. you were my helper.In line with your abundant mercyand your great name,you rescued me from grinding teeth prepared to devour me,from the power of thosewho wanted to take my life,from the many troubles that I have had,
4. from choking fire all around me,from the midst of a firethat I didn’t start,
5. from the depths of the bellyof the grave,and from a polluted tongueand lying words,