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!