Psalms 28:8

The Lord is the strength of his people, the fortress who saves his anointed.

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The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.

In Context

7The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him. I was helped: so my heart is exultant, and in my song I will praise him.

9O save your people, and bless your inheritance. Be their shepherd and carry them forever.

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Cross References

Psalms 20:6Now I am sure that the Lord will help his anointed. From his temple in heaven he will answer by his mighty triumphant right hand.

Psalms 140:7O Lord my Lord, my savior mighty, you did cover my head in the day of battle.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 28:7-9

Devout Thanksgiving and Praise. 6 Blessed be the Lord , because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. 7 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. 8 The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. 9 Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever. In these verses, I. David gives God thanks for the audience of his prayers as… Read the whole commentary →

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