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.
12 They swarmed around like bees,but by the power of the Lord,I got rid of themand their fiery sting.
13 Their attacks were so fiercethat I nearly fell,but the Lord helped me.
14 My power and my strengthcome from the Lord,and he has saved me.