9 It is better to go to the Lord for safety than to trust in human leaders.
10 The nations were all around me. But by the Lord's power I destroyed them.
11 They were around me on every side. But by the Lord's power I destroyed them.
12 They attacked me like large numbers of bees. But they died out as quickly as burning thorns. By the Lord's power I destroyed them.
13 I was pushed back. I was about to be killed. But the Lord helped me.
14 The Lord gives me strength. I sing about him. He has saved me.
15 Shouts of joy ring out in the tents of godly people. They praise him for his help in battle. They shout, "The Lord's powerful right hand has done mighty things!