[1] The Lord is my Rock, Bless the Lord. The Lord trains me for war. The Lord trains me for battle.
[2] The Lord loves me and protects me. The Lord is my safe place high on the mountain. The Lord rescues me. The Lord is my shield. I trust him. The Lord helps me rule my people.
[3] Lord, why are people important to you? Why do you even notice us?
[4] A person’s life is like a puff of air. A person’s life is like a passing shadow.
[5] Lord, tear open the skies and come down. Touch the mountains and smoke will rise from them.
[6] Lord, send the lightning and make my enemies run away. Shoot your “arrows” and make them run away.
[7] Lord, reach down from heaven and save me! Don’t let me drown in this sea of enemies. Save me from these foreigners.
[8] These enemies are liars. They say things that are not true.
[9] Lord, I will sing a new song about the wonderful things you do. I will praise you and play the harp with ten strings.
[10] The Lord helps kings win their wars. The Lord saved his servant David from his enemy’s swords.
[11] Save me from these foreigners. These enemies are liars. They say things that are not true.
[12] Our young sons are like strong trees. Our daughters are like the beautiful decorations in the palace.
[13] Our barns are filled with all kinds of crops. There are thousands and thousands of sheep in our fields.
[14] Our soldiers are safe. No enemy is trying to break in. We are not going to war. People are not screaming in our streets.
[15] At times like this, people are very happy. People are very happy if the Lord is their God.