[He is] the tower of salvation for his king: and showeth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore. ] (See Gill on Psalms 18:50).
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He rescued me from enemy anger. You pulled me from the grip of upstarts, You saved me from the bullies.
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That's why I'm thanking you, God, all over the world. That's why I'm singing songs that rhyme your name.
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God's king takes the trophy; God's chosen is beloved. I mean David and all his children - always.
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