The LORD is my strong defender; he is the one who has saved me. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will sing about his greatness.

He is the God who makes me strong, who makes my pathway safe.

The LORD is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one. The LORD protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid.

The LORD protects and defends me; I trust in him. He gives me help and makes me glad; I praise him with joyful songs.

The LORD protects his people; he defends and saves his chosen king.

Keep me safe from the trap that has been set for me; shelter me from danger.

God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

Do not be afraid---I am with you! I am your God---let nothing terrify you! I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you.

I will make my people strong; they will worship and obey me." The LORD has spoken.

But his answer was: "My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak." I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the protection of Christ's power over me.

Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power.

I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.

(SEE 13:20)

Be completely faithful to the LORD."

Does your doing right benefit God, or does your being good help him at all?

My conduct will be faultless. When will you come to me? I will live a pure life in my house

I will approve of those who are faithful to God and will let them live in my palace. Those who are completely honest will be allowed to serve me.

Happy are those whose lives are faultless, who live according to the law of the LORD.