(A)my[a] God, my rock, (B)in whom I take refuge,
(C)my shield, and (D)the horn of my salvation,
    (E)my stronghold and (F)my refuge,
    my savior; you save me from violence.
I call upon the Lord, who is (G)worthy to be praised,
    and I am saved from my enemies.

(H)“For the waves of death encompassed me,
    the torrents of destruction assailed me;[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 22:3 Septuagint (compare Psalm 18:2); Hebrew lacks my
  2. 2 Samuel 22:5 Or terrified me

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