1 David sang the words of this song to the Lord. He sang them when the Lord saved him from the powerful hand of all of his enemies and of Saul.
2 He said, "The Lord is my rock and my fort. He is the One who saves me.
3 My God is my rock. I go to him for safety. He is like a shield to me. He's the power that saves me. He's my place of safety. I go to him for help. He's my Savior. He saves me from those who want to hurt me.
4 I call out to the Lord. He is worthy of praise. He saves me from my enemies.
5 "The waves of death were all around me. A destroying flood swept over me.
6 The ropes of the grave were tight around me. Death set its trap in front of me.