18. They me prevented in the dayof my calamity;But even then the Lord himselfa stay was unto me.
19. He to a place where libertyand room was hath me brought;Because he took delight in me,he my deliv'rance wrought.
20. According to my righteousnesshe did me recompense,He me repaid according tomy hands' pure innocence.
21. For I God's ways kept, from my Goddid not turn wickedly.
22. His judgments were before me, Ihis laws put not from me.
23. Sincere before him was my heart;with him upright was I;And watchfully I kept myselffrom mine iniquity.
24. After my righteousness the Lordhath recompensed me,After the cleanness of my handsappearing in his eye.