the Lord is: etc. or, our Shield is of the Lord, and our King is of the Holy One of Israel, Psalms 47:9, Psalms 62:1-2, Psalms 62:6, Psalms 84:11, Psalms 91:1-2; Genesis 15:1; Deuteronomy 33:27-29
king: Psalms 44:4; Isaiah 33:22
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Psalms 89:18
Psalms 89:18
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