Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts.
Guarantee the welfare of your servant! Do not let the arrogant oppress me!
Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am.
when you deliver my life from death. You keep my feet from stumbling, so that I might serve God as I enjoy life.
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.