Psalms 18

David’s Song of Thanks

1 I love you, Lord God,

and you make me strong.

2 You are my mighty rock,*18.2 mighty rock: The Hebrew text has "rock," which is sometimes used in poetry to compare the Lord to a mountain where his people can run for protection from their enemies.

my fortress, my protector,

the rock where I am safe,

my shield, my powerful weapon,*18.2 my powerful weapon: The Hebrew text has "the horn," which refers to the horn of a bull, one of the most powerful animals in ancient Palestine.

and my place of shelter.