# May my rock be praised. May God be exalted

These sentences have similar meaning and are used for emphasis. These may be stated in active form. AT: "May everyone praise my rock. May everyone exalt God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# my rock ... the rock

David compares Yahweh to a rock to emphasize his power to protect his people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# the one who brings down peoples under me

"the one who puts the people of other nations under my rule"

# you lifted me up above those who rose up against me

"you saved me from my enemies and gave me honor"

# from violent men

"from those who want to harm me"