Psalm 18 - NRSV

I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock… Psalm 18:1-2

I love you, O Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer,
my God, my rock in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 18:1-2 salvation strength redeemer
In my distress I called upon the Lord;
to my God I cried for help.
From his temple he heard my voice,
and my cry to him reached his ears.
Psalm 18:6 speaking prayer listening

With the loyal you show yourself loyal;
with the blameless you show yourself blameless.
Psalm 18:25 reliability blameless goodness
It is you who light my lamp;
the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.
Psalm 18:28 dependence protection light
This God—his way is perfect;
the promise of the Lord proves true;
he is a shield for all who take refuge in him.
Psalm 18:30 blameless Word of God protection
For who is God except the Lord?
And who is a rock besides our God?
Psalm 18:31 reliability God strength
You have given me the shield of your salvation,
and your right hand has supported me;
your help has made me great.
You gave me a wide place for my steps under me,
and my feet did not slip.
Psalm 18:35-36 salvation Word of God protection

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Philippians 4:8 truth righteousness thoughts