Holman Christian Standard Bible

Psalms 118:9-19 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

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.