9. It is better to take refuge in the Lordthan to trust in princes.
10. All the nations surrounded me,but in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
11. They surrounded me on every side,but in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
12. They swarmed around me like bees,but they were consumed as quickly as burning thorns;in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
13. I was pushed back and about to fall,but the Lord helped me.
14. The Lord is my strength and my defence;he has become my salvation.
15. Shouts of joy and victoryresound in the tents of the righteous:‘The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!