5 When I was really suffering,I prayed to the Lord.He answered my prayer,and took my worries away.
6 The Lord is on my side,and I am not afraidof what others can do to me.
7 With the Lord on my side,I will defeat allof my hateful enemies.
8 It is better to trust the Lordfor protectionthan to trust anyone else,
9 including strong leaders.
10 Nations surrounded me,but I got rid of themby the power of the Lord.
11 They attacked from all sides,but I got rid of themby the power of the Lord.