1. When the Lord saved David from Saul and his other enemies, David sang this song to the Lord:
2. The Lord is my protector;he is my strong fortress.
3. My God is my protection,and with him I am safe.He protects me like a shield;he defends me and keeps me safe.He is my saviour;he protects me and saves me from violence.
4. I call to the Lord,and he saves me from my enemies.Praise the Lord!
5. The waves of death were all round me;the waves of destruction rolled over me.
6. The danger of death was round me,and the grave set its trap for me.
7. In my trouble I called to the Lord;I called to my God for help.In his temple he heard my voice;he listened to my cry for help.
8. Then the earth trembled and shook;the foundations of the sky rocked and quiveredbecause God was angry!