8. It is better to take refuge in the Lordthan to trust in man.
9. It is better to take refuge in the Lordthan to trust in nobles.
10. All the nations surrounded me;in the name of Yahweh I destroyed them.
11. They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me;in the name of Yahweh I destroyed them.
12. They surrounded me like bees; they were extinguished like a fire among thorns;in the name of Yahweh I destroyed them.
13. You pushed me hard to make me fall,but the Lord helped me.
14. The Lord is my strength and my song;He has become my salvation.
15. There are shouts of joy and victoryin the tents of the righteous:“The Lord’s right hand performs valiantly!