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God, my rock, in him will I take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; My savior, you save me from violence.
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God is Our Fortress
The verse piles up powerful metaphors for God: rock, shield, horn of salvation, high tower, and refuge. Commentators explain these images collectively paint a picture of God as an all-encompassing source of strength, protection, and safety. When facing threats, believers can find their complete security in God's multifaceted character.
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2 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
The God of my rock. — In the psalm, My God, my rock (margin). The two expressions of the psalm are united here i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The God of my rock; in him will I trust: [he is] my shield ,and the horn of my salvation, my high tower,…
Presbyterian
This chapter is a psalm of praise; we find it afterwards very similar to Psalm 18. Those who trust God in the way of duty will find him a present h…
