Psalms 18:20-36

20The Lord rewarded me because of my righteousness, because my hands are clean. He paid me back

21because I have kept the ways of the Lord and I have not wickedly turned away from my God,

22because all his judgments are in front of me and I have not turned away from his laws.

23I was innocent as far as he was concerned. I have kept myself from guilt.

24The Lord paid me back because of my righteousness, because he can see that my hands are clean.

25⌞In dealing⌟ with faithful people you are faithful, with innocent people you are innocent,

26with pure people you are pure. ⌞In dealing⌟ with devious people you are clever.

27You save humble people, but you bring down a conceited look.

28O Lord, you light my lamp. My God turns my darkness into light.

29With you I can attack a line of soldiers. With my God I can break through barricades.

30God’s way is perfect! The promise of the Lord has proven to be true. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.

31Who is God but the Lord? Who is a rock except our God?

32God arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.

33He makes my feet like those of a deer and gives me sure footing on high places.

34He trains my hands for battle so that my arms can bend an ⌞archer’s⌟ bow of bronze.

35You have given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand supports me. Your gentleness makes me great.

36You make a wide path for me to walk on so that my feet do not slip.