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!