Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts.
Ensure your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me.
For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.