1 Give praise to the Lord. He is my rock. He trains my hands for war. He trains my fingers for battle.
2 He is my loving God. He is like a fort to me. He is my place of safety and the One who saves me. He is like a shield that keeps me safe. I go to him for safety. He brings nations under my control.
3 Lord, what is a human being that you take care of him? What is a son of man that you think about him?
4 His life doesn't last any longer than a breath. His days are like a shadow that quickly disappears.
5 Lord, open up your heavens and come down. Touch the mountains, and they will pour out smoke.