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!
16. The Lord’s right hand is raised.The Lord’s right hand performs valiantly! ”
17. I will not die, but I will liveand proclaim what the Lord has done.
18. The Lord disciplined me severelybut did not give me over to death.
19. Open the gates of righteousness for me;I will enter through themand give thanks to the Lord.
20. This is the gate of the Lord;the righteous will enter through it.