Psalms 9:9-10

The concept of God as a refuge occurs often in the psalms. A "stronghold" (Heb. misgob, also translated "refuge" and "fortress") is a high place of security and protection. When David fled from Saul he often took refuge in strongholds (1 Samuel 23:14; 1 Samuel 23:19; 1 Samuel 23:29). However, he regarded the Lord Himself as the best of these (cf. Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5).