7. Yes, the lord is for me; he will help me.I will look in triumph at those who hate me.
8. It is better to take refuge in the lordthan to trust in people.
9. It is better to take refuge in the lordthan to trust in princes.
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!