18. He rescued me from my strong enemyand from those who hated me,because they were too strong for me.
19. On the day when I faced disaster, they confronted me,but the Lord became my defense.
20. He brought me out to a wide-open place.He rescued me because he was pleased with me.
21. The Lord rewarded mebecause of my righteousness,because my hands are clean.He paid me back
22. because I have kept the ways of the Lordand I have not wickedly turned away from my God,
23. because all his judgments are in front of meand I have not turned away from his laws.