King James Bible
"The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted."
David declares God's eternal, active existence—contrasting the living God with lifeless idols worshiped by surrounding nations. This affirmation grounds all subsequent praise in the reality that God is not distant or inactive but vibrantly present. The rock metaphor emphasizes God's unshakeable stability and protective strength, imagery particularly meaningful to David who often hid in rocky strongholds while fleeing enemies. The blessing acknowledges God as the immovable foundation upon which David's life and victories rest. Moving from personal praise to universal call, David urges that God be lifted high and honored by all. The phrase 'God of my salvation' personalizes the relationship while recognizing God as the source of deliverance, making this both testimony and invitation to worship.