God’s Covenant with Abram
1 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a svision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your tshield; your reward shall be very great.”
29 Happy are you, O Israel! wWho is like you,
a people saved by the Lord,
the shield of your help,
and the sword of your triumph!
Your enemies shall come fawning to you,
and you shall tread upon their backs.”
30 pThis God—his way is perfect;1
the word of the Lord proves true;
he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
9 O Israel,1 ytrust zin the Lord!
He is their help and their ashield.
10 O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord!
He is their help and their shield.
11 You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord!
He is their help and their shield.
5 xEvery word of God proves true;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
