13. I was pushed so hard I nearly died,but the Lord helped me.
14. The Lord was my strength and protection;he was my saving help!
15. The sounds of joyful songs and deliveranceare heard in the tents of the righteous:"The Lord’s strong hand is victorious!
16. The Lord’s strong hand is ready to strike!The Lord’s strong hand is victorious!"
17. I won’t die—no, I will liveand declare what the Lord has done.
18. Yes, the Lord definitely disciplined me,but he didn’t hand me over to death.
19. Open the gates of righteousness for meso I can come in and give thanks to the Lord!
20. This is the Lord’s gate;those who are righteous enter through it.
21. I thank you because you answered me,because you were my saving help.
22. The stone rejected by the buildersis now the main foundation stone!
23. This has happened because of the Lord;it is astounding in our sight!
24. This is the day the Lord acted;we will rejoice and celebrate in it!
25. Lord, please save us!Lord, please let us succeed!
26. The one who enters in the Lord’s name is blessed;we bless all of you from the Lord’s house.
27. The Lord is God!He has shined a light on us!So lead the festival offering with ropesall the way to the horns of the altar.
28. You are my God—I will give thanks to you!You are my God—I will lift you up high!