Psalms 18:22-33

22For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

23I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning.

24The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.

25You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.

26You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.

27For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.

28Indeed, you are my lamp, Lord. My God illuminates the darkness around me.

29Indeed, with your help I can charge against an army; by my God’s power I can jump over a wall.

30The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord’s promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.

31Indeed, who is God besides the Lord? Who is a protector besides our God?

32The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way.

33He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain.