my God, my mountain[a] where I seek refuge.
My shield, the horn of my salvation,(A) my stronghold,(B) my refuge,(C)
and my Savior, You save me from violence.
I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,(D)
and I was saved from my enemies.
For the waves of death engulfed me;(E)
the torrents of destruction terrified me.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 22:3 LXX; MT reads God of my mountain; Ps 18:2

    my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,(A)
    my shield[a](B) and the horn[b](C) of my salvation.
He is my stronghold,(D) my refuge and my savior—
    from violent people you save me.

“I called to the Lord, who is worthy(E) of praise,
    and have been saved from my enemies.
The waves(F) of death swirled about me;
    the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 22:3 Or sovereign
  2. 2 Samuel 22:3 Horn here symbolizes strength.