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He said:(A)

O Lord, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer,
    my God, my rock of refuge!
My shield, my saving horn,[a]
    my stronghold, my refuge,
    my savior, from violence you keep me safe.(B)
Praised be the Lord, I exclaim!
    I have been delivered from my enemies.

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Footnotes

  1. 22:3 My saving horn: my strong savior. The horn, such as that of an enraged bull, was a symbol of strength; cf. Lk 1:69.

He said:

“The Lord is my rock,(A) my fortress(B) and my deliverer;(C)
    my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,(D)
    my shield[a](E) and the horn[b](F) of my salvation.
He is my stronghold,(G) my refuge and my savior—
    from violent people you save me.

“I called to the Lord, who is worthy(H) of praise,
    and have been saved from my enemies.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 22:3 Or sovereign
  2. 2 Samuel 22:3 Horn here symbolizes strength.