10. Though hostile nations surrounded me,I destroyed them all with the authority of the lord.
11. Yes, they surrounded and attacked me,but I destroyed them all with the authority of the lord.
12. They swarmed around me like bees;they blazed against me like a crackling fire.But I destroyed them all with the authority of the lord.
13. My enemies did their best to kill me,but the lord rescued me.
14. The lord is my strength and my song;he has given me victory.
15. Songs of joy and victory are sung in the camp of the godly.The strong right arm of the lord has done glorious things!
16. The strong right arm of the lord is raised in triumph.The strong right arm of the lord has done glorious things!
17. I will not die; instead, I will liveto tell what the lord has done.
18. The lord has punished me severely,but he did not let me die.
19. Open for me the gates where the righteous enter,and I will go in and thank the lord.
20. These gates lead to the presence of the lord,and the godly enter there.
21. I thank you for answering my prayerand giving me victory!