Translations
F.O.G.MPrimary
F.O.G Messagemy God, my Rock in Whom I take shelter, my Shield and the Horn of my salvation, my Stronghold and my Refuge, my Savior who rescues me from violence.
F.O.GSecondary
The F.O.GElohim—my Rock—in Whom I take refuge, my Shield and the Horn of my salvation, my High Refuge and my Haven, my Saviour who saves me from violence.
KJV
King James VersionThe God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.
BSB
Berean Standard BibleMy God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.
Footnotes
*Qeren* (קֶרֶן), 'horn,' refers to the raised horn of a fighting animal—concentrated, aggressive power. 'The Horn of my salvation' pictures YHWH as the force that gores David's enemies; it is not decorative imagery. *Mishgav* (מִשְׂגַּב) means a high, inaccessible retreat, rendered 'High Refuge' in FOG to preserve the elevation implied. The final phrase, 'saves me from *hamas*' (חָמָס, violence/wrongful force), carries legal and moral weight: YHWH is not merely a divine warrior but a defender against injustice. FOG Message uses 'Stronghold' and 'Refuge' for rhythm and accessibility.
