Psalms 140:7
O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation,
What it says
The Lord GOD is the strength of David's salvation and has covered his head in the day of battle.
What it is doing
This verse remembers God's past protection as the ground of present trust.
In context
1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 2who devise evil in their hearts 3They sharpen their tongues like snakes; 4Guard me, O LORD, 5The proud hide a snare for me; 6I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” 7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, 8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; 9May the heads of those who surround me 10May burning coals fall on them; 11May no slanderer be established in the land; 12I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor 13Surely the righteous will praise Your name;