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The Lord makes me strong.
    He keeps me safe like a shield.
I trust in him completely,
    and he has helped me.
I am very happy,
    and I will thank him with my songs.
The Lord makes his people strong.
He protects the king that he has chosen.
    The Lord keeps him safe.[a]
Lord, save your people!
    Bless the people who belong to you!
Take care of your people like a shepherd.
    Always carry them in your arms!

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Footnotes

  1. 28:8 The Hebrew word for the king that God has chosen is ‘Messiah’. Jesus is the special King that God has chosen, God's Messiah. He was a descendant of King David.

The Lord is my strength(A) and my shield;
    my heart trusts(B) in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,(C)
    and with my song I praise him.(D)

The Lord is the strength(E) of his people,
    a fortress of salvation(F) for his anointed one.(G)
Save your people(H) and bless your inheritance;(I)
    be their shepherd(J) and carry them(K) forever.

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