“The Lord is with me, I do not fear – what can man now do to me?
The Lord is with me to help me, and I will see the vengeance of my enemies.
It is better to rely on the Lord than to trust in man.
It is better to rely on the Lord than to trust in nobles.
All the nations surrounded me, but with the Name of the Lord I will cut them down.
They surrounded me, they encompassed me, but with the Name of the Lord, I will cut them down.
They surrounded me like bees, they extinguished me like fiery thorns, but with the Name of the Lord I will cut them down.
They repeatedly pushed me to fall but the Lord helped me.
God is my strength and song, and He has been a help to me. … I will not die! …
I offer thanks to You for You have answered me and You have been my deliverance.
The stone that the builders scorned has become the chief cornerstone.”
Psalm 118:6-22