Psalm 118:5-12

English Standard Version

^5 (A)Out of my distress I ^(B)called on the Lord;
    the Lord answered me and set me ^(C)free.
^6 (D)The Lord is on my side; ^(E)I will not fear.
    What can man do to me?
^7 (F)The Lord is on my side as my helper;
    I shall ^(G)look in triumph on those who hate me.

^8 (H)It is better to take refuge in the Lord
    ^(I)than to trust in man.
⁹ It is better to take refuge in the Lord
    ^(J)than to trust in princes.

^10 (K)All nations surrounded me;
    in the name of the Lord I cut them off!
¹¹ They surrounded me, surrounded me on every side;
    in the name of the Lord I cut them off!
^12 (L)They surrounded me like bees;
    they went out like ^(M)a fire among thorns;
    in the name of the Lord I cut them off!