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.
25. You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful;you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.
26. You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless,but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.
27. For you deliver oppressed people,but you bring down those who have a proud look.
28. Indeed, you are my lamp, Lord.My God illuminates the darkness around me.
29. Indeed, with your help I can charge against an army;by my God’s power I can jump over a wall.
30. The one true God acts in a faithful manner;the Lord’s promise is reliable;he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.
31. Indeed, who is God besides the Lord?Who is a protector besides our God?
32. The one true God gives me strength;he removes the obstacles in my way.
33. He gives me the agility of a deer;he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain.
34. He trains my hands for battle;my arms can bend even the strongest bow.
35. You give me your protective shield;your right hand supports me;your willingness to help enables me to prevail.