17 He rescued me from my strong enemyand from those who hated me,because they were too strong for me.
18 On the day when I faced disaster, they confronted me,but the Lord came to my defense.
19 He brought me out to a wide-open place.He rescued me because he was pleased with me.
20 The Lord rewarded mebecause of my righteousness,because my hands are clean.He paid me back
21 because I have kept the ways of the Lordand I have not wickedly turned away from my God,
22 because all his judgments are in front of meand I have not turned away from his laws.
23 I was innocent as far as he was concerned.I have kept myself from guilt.