16. He reached down from above and took hold of me;he pulled me from the surging water.
17. He rescued me from my strong enemy,from those who hate me,for they were too strong for me.
18. They confronted me in my day of calamity,but the Lord helped me.
19. He brought me out into a wide open place;he delivered me because he was pleased with me.
20. The Lord repaid me for my godly deeds;he rewarded my blameless behavior.
21. For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands;I have not rebelled against my God.
22. For I am aware of all his regulations,and I do not reject his rules.
23. I was innocent before him,and kept myself from sinning.
24. The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds;he took notice of my blameless behavior.