5 I called to the Lord in distress;l

the Lord answered me

and put me in a spacious place.A,m

6 The Lord is for me; I will not be afraid.

What can a mere mortal do to me?n

7 The Lord is my helper;

therefore, I will look in triumph on those who hate me.o

8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humanity.p

9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord

than to trust in nobles.q