Psalms 118:5-18

5Out of a tight place I called on Adonai— Adonai answered me with a spacious place.

6Adonai is for me—I will not fear! What can man do to me?

7Adonai is for me, as my helper. I will see the downfall of those who hate me.

8It is better to take refuge in Adonai than to trust in man.

9It is better to take refuge in Adonai than to trust in princes.

10All nations surrounded me— in the Name of Adonai I cut them off.

11They surrounded me, yes, all around me— in the Name of Adonai I cut them off.

12They swarmed around me like bees— they were extinguished like burning thorns— in the Name of Adonai I cut them off.

13You pushed me hard to make me fall, but Adonai helped me.

14Adonai is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation.

15Shouts of joy and victory are in the tents of the righteous: “Adonai’s right hand is mighty!

16Adonai’s right hand is lifted high! Adonai’s right hand is mighty!”

17I will not die, but live, and proclaim what Adonai has done!

18Adonai has chastened me hard, but has not given me over to death.