You are my friend, and you are my fortress where I am safe. You are my shield, and you made me the ruler of our people.
Your glorious power will be seen on the day you begin to rule. You will wear the sacred robes and shine like the morning sun in all your strength.
You are my mighty rock, my fortress, my protector, the rock where I am safe, my shield, my powerful weapon, and my place of shelter.
You took revenge for me, and you put nations in my power.
You are my mighty fortress, and I depend on you.
You are the shield that protects your people, and I am your chosen one. Won't you smile on me?
Then you will say to the LORD, “You are my fortress, my place of safety; you are my God, and I trust you.”
The LORD is a mighty tower where his people can run for safety—
Our LORD, you are the one who gives me strength and protects me like a fortress when I am in trouble. People will come to you from distant nations and say, “Our ancestors worshipped false and useless gods,