New Century Version

Psalms 18:17-31 New Century Version (NCV)

17. He saved me from my powerful enemies,from those who hated me, because they were too strong for me.

18. They attacked me at my time of trouble,but the Lord supported me.

19. He took me to a safe place.Because he delights in me, he saved me.

20. The Lord spared me because I did what was right.Because I have not done evil, he has rewarded me.

21. I have followed the ways of the Lord;I have not done evil by turning away from my God.

22. I remember all his lawsand have not broken his rules.

23. I am innocent before him;I have kept myself from doing evil.

24. The Lord rewarded me because I did what was right,because I did what the Lord said was right.

25. Lord, you are loyal to those who are loyal,and you are good to those who are good.

26. You are pure to those who are pure,but you are against those who are bad.

27. You save the humble,but you bring down those who are proud.

28. Lord, you give light to my lamp.My God brightens the darkness around me.

29. With your help I can attack an army.With God’s help I can jump over a wall.

30. The ways of God are without fault.The Lord’s words are pure.He is a shield to those who trust him.

31. Who is God? Only the Lord.Who is the Rock? Only our God.