12. He shrouded himself in darkness,in thick rain clouds.
13. From the brightness in front of him came coals of fire.
14. The Lord thundered from the sky;the sovereign One shouted loudly.
15. He shot arrows and scattered them,lightning and routed them.
16. The depths of the sea were exposed;the inner regions of the world were uncoveredby the Lord’s battle cry, by the powerful breath from his nose.
17. He reached down from above and grabbed me; he pulled me from the surging water.
18. He rescued me from my strong enemy,from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.
19. They confronted me in my day of calamity,but the Lord helped me.
20. He brought me out into a wide open place;he delivered me because he was pleased with me.
21. The Lord repaid me for my godly deeds;he rewarded my blameless behavior.
22. For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands;I have not rebelled against my God.
23. For I am aware of all his regulations,and I do not reject his rules.
24. I was blameless before him;I kept myself from sinning.
25. The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds;he took notice of my blameless behavior.
26. You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful;you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.
27. You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless,but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.
28. You deliver oppressed people,but you watch the proud and bring them down.
29. Indeed, you are my lamp, Lord.The Lord illumines the darkness around me.