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.