Psalm 18:16-36Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) 16 He reached down from above and grabbed me. He pulled me from the deep water. 17 He saved me from my powerful enemies, who hated me. They were too strong for me, so he saved me. 18 They attacked me in my time of trouble, but the Lord was there to support me. 19 He was pleased with me, so he rescued me. He took me to a safe place. 20 The Lord rewarded me for doing what is right. He was good to me because I am innocent. 21 The Lord did this because I have obeyed him. I have not turned against my God. 22 I always remembered his laws. I never rejected his rules. 23 He knows I did nothing that was wrong. I have kept myself from sinning. 24 So the Lord rewarded me for doing what is right. He could see that I am innocent. 25 Lord, you are faithful to those who are faithful. You are good to those who are good. 26 You never do wrong to those who have done no wrong. But you outsmart the wicked, no matter how clever they are. 27 You help those who are humble, but you humiliate the proud. 28 Lord, you provide the flame for my lamp. You, God, turn the darkness around me into light. 29 With your help I can defeat an army. If my God is with me, I can climb over enemy walls. 30 God’s way is perfect. The Lord’s promise always proves to be true. He protects those who trust in him. 31 There is no God except the Lord. There is no Rock except our God. 32 God is the one who gives me strength. He clears the path I need to take. 33 He makes my feet as steady as those of a deer. Even on steep mountains he keeps me from falling. 34 He trains me for war so that my arms can bend the most powerful bow. 35 Lord, you have given me your shield to protect me. You support me with your right hand. It is your help that has made me great. 36 You cleared a path for my feet so that I could walk without stumbling.
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