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!
9. Smoke poured out of his nostrils,a consuming flame and burning coals from his mouth.
10. He tore the sky apart and came down,with a dark cloud under his feet.
11. He flew swiftly on his winged creature;he travelled on the wings of the wind.
12. He covered himself with darkness;thick clouds, full of water, surrounded him;