Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Sovereign LORD, my strong deliverer, you shield my head in the day of battle. New Living Translation O Sovereign LORD, the strong one who rescued me, you protected me on the day of battle. English Standard Version O LORD, my Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle. Berean Standard Bible O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle. King James Bible O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. New King James Version O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle. New American Standard Bible “GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head on the day of battle. NASB 1995 “O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle. NASB 1977 “O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. Legacy Standard Bible O Yahweh, O Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle. Amplified Bible “O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle. Christian Standard Bible LORD, my Lord, my strong Savior, you shield my head on the day of battle. Holman Christian Standard Bible Lord GOD, my strong Savior, You shield my head on the day of battle. American Standard Version O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. Contemporary English Version You have the power to save me, and you keep me safe in every battle. English Revised Version O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. GOD'S WORD® Translation O LORD Almighty, the strong one who saves me, you have covered my head in the day of battle. Good News Translation My Sovereign LORD, my strong defender, you have protected me in battle. International Standard Version LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have protected my head in the time of battle. Majority Standard Bible O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle. NET Bible O sovereign LORD, my strong deliverer, you shield my head in the day of battle. New Heart English Bible LORD, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle. Webster's Bible Translation O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. World English Bible Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO YHWH, my Lord, strength of my salvation, "" You have covered my head in the day of armor. Young's Literal Translation O Jehovah, my Lord, strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of armour. Smith's Literal Translation O Jehovah my Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou didst cover for my head in the day of weapons. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleO Lord, Lord, the strength of my salvation: thou hast overshadowed my head in the day of battle. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible LORD, my master, my strong deliverer, you cover my head on the day of armed conflict. New Revised Standard Version O LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have covered my head in the day of battle. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO LORD, my mighty Saviour, thou art the shield of my head in the day of battle. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH, my mighty Savior! The shelter of my head in the day of war! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Who hast screened my head in the day of battle, Brenton Septuagint Translation O Lord God, the strength of my salvation; thou hast screened my head in the day of battle. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Rescue Me, O LORD, From Evil Men…6I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help. 7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle. 8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah… Cross References Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. Psalm 59:9 I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress. Psalm 59:16-17 But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. / To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion. Psalm 62:7 My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. Psalm 118:14 The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. 2 Samuel 22:3 My 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. 2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. Treasury of Scripture O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle. the strength Psalm 18:1,2,35 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength… Psalm 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 28:7,8 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him… thou hast covered Psalm 144:10 It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword. 1 Samuel 17:36,37,45-51 Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God… 2 Samuel 8:6,14 Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went… Jump to Previous Armour Battle Cover Covered Deliverer Fight Head Salvation Screened Shields Sovereign Strength StrongJump to Next Armour Battle Cover Covered Deliverer Fight Head Salvation Screened Shields Sovereign Strength StrongPsalm 140 1. David prays to be delivered from Saul and Doeg8. He prays against them 12. He comforts himself by confidence in God O LORD, my Lord The phrase begins with a direct address to God, using the covenant name "LORD" (YHWH) and the title "my Lord" (Adonai). This dual address emphasizes both the personal relationship and the sovereign authority of God. In Hebrew, "YHWH" is the sacred name revealed to Moses, signifying God's eternal, self-existent nature. "Adonai" reflects God's lordship and mastery over all creation. This combination underscores the psalmist's recognition of God's intimate involvement in his life and His supreme power. the strength of my salvation You shield my head in the day of battle Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew O GODיְהֹוִ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH the Lord, אֲ֭דֹנָי (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord the strength עֹ֣ז (‘ōz) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5797: Strength, might of my salvation, יְשׁוּעָתִ֑י (yə·šū·‘ā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity You shield סַכֹּ֥תָה (sak·kō·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5526: To entwine as a, screen, to fence in, cover over, protect my head לְ֝רֹאשִׁ֗י (lə·rō·šî) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7218: The head in the day בְּי֣וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3117: A day of battle. נָֽשֶׁק׃ (nā·šeq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5402: Military equipment, arms, an arsenal Links Psalm 140:7 NIVPsalm 140:7 NLT Psalm 140:7 ESV Psalm 140:7 NASB Psalm 140:7 KJV Psalm 140:7 BibleApps.com Psalm 140:7 Biblia Paralela Psalm 140:7 Chinese Bible Psalm 140:7 French Bible Psalm 140:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 140:7 Yahweh the Lord the strength of my (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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