18. Let lying lips be quieted; they speak arrogantly against the righteouswith pride and contempt.
19. How great is Your goodnessthat You have stored up for those who fear Youand accomplished in the sight of everyonefor those who take refuge in You.
20. You hide them in the protection of Your presence;You conceal them in a shelter from the schemes of men,from quarrelsome tongues.
21. May the Lord be praised,for He has wonderfully shown His faithful love to mein a city under siege.
22. In my alarm I had said,“I am cut off from Your sight.” But You heard the sound of my pleadingwhen I cried to You for help.
23. Love the Lord, all His faithful ones. The Lord protects the loyal,but fully repays the arrogant.
24. Be strong and courageous,all you who put your hope in the Lord.