¹⁸ I cried out, “I am slipping!”
    but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me.

³ He will not let you stumble;
    the one who watches over you will not slumber.

¹⁰ Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
    Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
    I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

²³ The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
    He delights in every detail of their lives.
²⁴ Though they stumble, they will never fall,
    for the Lord holds them by the hand.

¹⁶ I prayed, “Don’t let my enemies gloat over me
    or rejoice at my downfall.”

⁵ My steps have stayed on your path;
    I have not wavered from following you.

⁹ “He will protect his faithful ones,
    but the wicked will disappear in darkness.
No one will succeed by strength alone.