³ my God,^[a] my rock where I seek refuge.
My shield, the horn of my salvation,^(A) my stronghold,^(B) my refuge,^(C)
and my Saviour, you save me from violence.

³⁴ I will defend this city and rescue it
for my sake and for the sake of my servant David.’^(A)

⁴ Say to the cowardly:
‘Be strong; do not fear!
Here is your God; vengeance is coming.^(A)
God’s retribution is coming; he will save you.’^(B)

²⁰ The Lord is ready to save me;
we will play stringed instruments
all the days of our lives
at the house of the Lord.^(A)