21. I will steady him with my hand;with my powerful arm I will make him strong.
22. His enemies will not defeat him,nor will the wicked overpower him.
23. I will beat down his adversaries before himand destroy those who hate him.
24. My faithfulness and unfailing love will be with him,and by my authority he will grow in power.
25. I will extend his rule over the sea,his dominion over the rivers.
26. And he will call out to me, ‘You are my Father,my God, and the Rock of my salvation.’