I will shield this city and rescue it for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.’”

but then they made a stand in the middle of that area. They defended it and defeated the Philistines; the Lord gave them a great victory.

For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.

Deliver your people! Empower the nation that belongs to you! Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times!

No king is delivered by his vast army; a warrior is not saved by his great might.

This oppressed man cried out and the Lord heard; he saved him from all his troubles.

The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.

Your justice is like the highest mountains, your fairness like the deepest sea; you preserve mankind and the animal kingdom.

The Lord helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection.

May he send help from heaven and deliver me from my enemies who hurl insults! (Selah) May God send his loyal love and faithfulness!

For the music director; according to the tune of “Lilies;” by David. Deliver me, O God, for the water has reached my neck.

For God will deliver Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah, and his people will again live in them and possess Zion.

Be my protector and refuge, a stronghold where I can be safe! For you are my high ridge and my stronghold.

when God arose to execute judgment, and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah)

Protect me, for I am loyal! O my God, deliver your servant, who trusts in you!

Turn toward me and have mercy on me! Give your servant your strength! Deliver your slave!

Deliver us, O Lord, our God! Gather us from among the nations! Then we will give thanks to your holy name, and boast about your praiseworthy deeds.

Even when I must walk in the midst of danger, you revive me. You oppose my angry enemies, and your right hand delivers me.

For the Lord, our ruler, the Lord, our commander, the Lord, our king – he will deliver us.

I will shield this city and rescue it for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.”’”