17. He saved me from my powerful enemies, who hated me. They were too strong for me, so he saved me.
18. They attacked me in my time of trouble, but the Lord was there to support me.
19. He was pleased with me, so he rescued me. He took me to a safe place.
20. The Lord rewarded me for doing what is right. He was good to me because I am innocent.
21. The Lord did this because I have obeyed him. I have not turned against my God.
22. I always remembered his laws. I never rejected his rules.
23. He knows I did nothing that was wrong. I have kept myself from sinning.
24. So the Lord rewarded me for doing what is right. He could see that I am innocent.
25. Lord, you are faithful to those who are faithful. You are good to those who are good.
26. You never do wrong to those who have done no wrong. But you outsmart the wicked, no matter how clever they are.
27. You help those who are humble, but you humiliate the proud.