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.