22:18 He rescued me from my strong enemy,
from those who hate me,
for they were too strong for me.
22:19 They confronted me in my day of calamity,
but the Lord helped me.
22:20 He brought me out into a wide open place;
he delivered me because he was pleased with me.
22:21 The Lord repaid me for my godly deeds;
he rewarded my blameless behavior.
22:22 For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands;
I have not rebelled against my God.
22:23 For I am aware of all his regulations,
and I do not reject his rules.
22:24 I was blameless before him;
I kept myself from sinning.
22:25 The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds;
he took notice of my blameless behavior.
22:26 You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful;
you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.
22:27 You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless,
but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.