Psalm 31:21-23

Contemporary English Version

²¹ I will praise you, Lord,
    for showing great kindness
when I was like a city
    under attack.
²² I was terrified and thought,
“They've chased me
    far away from you!”
But you answered my prayer
    when I shouted for help.

^23 (A) All who belong to the Lord,
    show how you love him.
The Lord protects the faithful,
but he severely punishes
    everyone who is proud.