12 They swarmed round me like bees,but they burnt out as quickly as a fire among thorns;by the power of the Lord I destroyed them.
13 I was fiercely attacked and was being defeated,but the Lord helped me.
14 The Lord makes me powerful and strong;he has saved me.
15 Listen to the glad shouts of victory in the tents of God's people:“The Lord's mighty power has done it!
16 His power has brought us victory —his mighty power in battle!”
17 I will not die; instead, I will liveand proclaim what the Lord has done.
18 He has punished me severely,but he has not let me die.