³     my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,^(A)
    my shield^[a](B) and the horn^[b](C) of my salvation.
He is my stronghold,^(D) my refuge and my savior—
    from violent people you save me.

¹² Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;^(A)
    you surround them^(B) with your favor as with a shield.^(C)

²⁰ We wait^(A) in hope for the Lord;
    he is our help and our shield.

¹¹ But do not kill them, Lord our shield,^[a](A)
    or my people will forget.^(B)
In your might uproot them
    and bring them down.^(C)

⁹ Look on our shield,^[a](A) O God;
    look with favor on your anointed one.^(B)