11. They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me;in the name of Yahweh I destroyed them.
12. They surrounded me like bees; they were extinguished like a fire among thorns;in the name of Yahweh I destroyed them.
13. You pushed me hard to make me fall,but the Lord helped me.
14. The Lord is my strength and my song;He has become my salvation.
15. There are shouts of joy and victoryin the tents of the righteous:“The Lord’s right hand performs valiantly!
16. The Lord’s right hand is raised.The Lord’s right hand performs valiantly! ”
17. I will not die, but I will liveand proclaim what the Lord has done.
18. The Lord disciplined me severelybut did not give me over to death.
19. Open the gates of righteousness for me;I will enter through themand give thanks to the Lord.
20. This is the gate of the Lord;the righteous will enter through it.
21. I will give thanks to Youbecause You have answered meand have become my salvation.