shield: i.e. God's provision in Messiah. He is our Shield (Genesis 15:1). Faith's shield (Ephesians 6:16). This shield includes: (1) Favour (Psalms 5:12); (2) Salvation (Psalms 18:35); (3) Truth (Psalms 91:4). And "Favour" includes Life (Psalms 30:5); Mercy (Isaiah 60:10); Preservation (Psalms 86:2); Security (Psalms 41:11); Remembrance and Salvation (Psalms 106:4). Compare Psalms 115:9-11.
Thine Anointed. Thy Messiah. Not on us.