The shield of thy salvation thou didst on me bestow: Thy right hand held me up, and great thy kindness made me grow.
The Lord's my strength and shield; my heart upon him did rely; And I am helped: hence my heart doth joy exceedingly, And with my song I will him praise.
Thy wondrous loving-kindness show, thou that, by thy right hand, Sav'st them that trust in thee from those that up against them stand.
For, Lord, unto the righteous man thou wilt thy blessing yield: With favour thou wilt compass him about, as with a shield.
O blessed ever be the Lord, who is my strength and might, Who doth instruct my hands to war, my fingers teach to fight.