1. Now on the day the Lord delivered him from the hand of all of his enemies and from the hand of Saul, David spoke to the Lord the words of this song.
2. He said: The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
3. the God of my strength, in whom I will trust;my shield and the horn of my salvation,my fortress and my sanctuary;my Savior, You save me from violence.
4. I call upon the Lord, who is praiseworthy,and I am saved from my enemies.
5. When the waves of death encompassedme,the currents of destruction made me afraid.
6. The ropes of Sheol were wrapped aroundme;the snares of death were opposite me.
7. In my distress I called on the Lord,and cried out to my God;from His temple He heard my voice.My cry reached His ears.