1. David proclaimed the words of this song to the Lord when the Lord had rescued him from the grasp of all his enemies and from the grasp of Saul.
2. He said:O Lord, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer,
3. my God, my rock of refuge!My shield, my saving horn,my stronghold, my refuge,my savior, from violence you keep me safe.
4. Praised be the Lord, I exclaim!I have been delivered from my enemies.
5. The breakers of death surged round about me,the menacing floods terrified me;