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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1For the music director; by the LORD's servant David, who sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. He said: "I love you, LORD, my source of strength! |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2The LORD is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer. My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, and my refuge. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4The waves of death engulfed me, the currents of chaos overwhelmed me. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5The ropes of Sheol tightened around me, the snares of death trapped me. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7The earth heaved and shook; the roots of the mountains trembled; they heaved because he was angry. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth; he hurled down fiery coals. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9He made the sky sink as he descended; a thick cloud was under his feet. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10He mounted a winged angel and flew; he glided on the wings of the wind. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11He shrouded himself in darkness, in thick rain clouds. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12From the brightness in front of him came hail and fiery coals. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13The LORD thundered in the sky; the sovereign One shouted. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14He shot his arrows and scattered them, many lightning bolts and routed them. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15The depths of the sea were exposed; the inner regions of the world were uncovered by your battle cry, LORD, by the powerful breath from your nose. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16He reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me from the surging water. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD helped me. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20The LORD repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21For I have obeyed the LORD's commands; I have not rebelled against my God. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24The LORD rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28Indeed, you are my lamp, LORD. My God illuminates the darkness around me. |
| 29[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 29Indeed, with your help I can charge against an army; by my God's power I can jump over a wall. |
| 30[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 30The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the LORD's promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him. |
| 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31Indeed, who is God besides the LORD? Who is a protector besides our God? |
| 32[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 32The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way. |
| 33[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 33He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain. |
| 34[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 34He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow. |
| 35[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 35You give me your protective shield; your right hand supports me; your willingness to help enables me to prevail. |
| 36[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 36You widen my path; my feet do not slip. |
| 37[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 37I chase my enemies and catch them; I do not turn back until I wipe them out. |
| 38[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 38I beat them to death; they fall at my feet. |
| 39[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 39You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me. |
| 40[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 40You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me. |
| 41[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 41They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the LORD, but he does not answer them. |
| 42[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 42I grind them as fine windblown dust; I beat them underfoot like clay in the streets. |
| 43[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 43You rescue me from a hostile army; you make me a leader of nations; people over whom I had no authority are now my subjects. |
| 44[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 44When they hear of my exploits, they submit to me. Foreigners are powerless before me; |
| 45[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 45foreigners lose their courage; they shake with fear as they leave their strongholds. |
| 46[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 46The LORD is alive! My protector is praiseworthy! The God who delivers me is exalted as king! |
| 47[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 47The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me. |
| 48[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 48He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men. |
| 49[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 49So I will give you thanks before the nations, O LORD! I will sing praises to you! |
| 50[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 50He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever." |
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