18:20 The Lord repaid
he rewarded
18:21 For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands;
I have not rebelled against my God.
18:22 For I am aware of all his regulations,
and I do not reject his rules.
18:23 I was innocent before him,
and kept myself from sinning.
18:24 The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds;
he took notice of my blameless behavior.
18:25 You prove to be loyal
you prove to be trustworthy
18:26 You prove to be reliable
but you prove to be deceptive
18:27 For you deliver oppressed
but you bring down those who have a proud look.
18:28 Indeed,
My God
18:29 Indeed,
by my God’s power