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;
6 The cords of Sheol tightened;the snares of death lay in wait for me.
7 In my distress I called out: Lord!I cried out to my God;From his temple he heard my voice,my cry reached his ears.
8 The earth rocked and shook;the foundations of the heavens trembled;they shook as his wrath flared up.
9 Smoke rose in his nostrils,a devouring fire from his mouth;it kindled coals into flame.