[Verse 1] I saw his rage like thunder rolling David’s fists clenched words controlling His soldiers hungry blades were gleaming But I had dreams I wasn’t dreaming A fool at home His feast obscene Nabal’s name It fit the scene I took the bread The wine The grain I faced the storm I braved the pain [Prechorus] Would he hear my voice My plea Would his fury set me free [Chorus] Lay down the sword I cried I cried Justice isn’t born from pride Let mercy lead Let wrath subside Lay down the sword I cried [Verse 2] I knelt before his shadowed face The weight of death This fragile space His men were quiet Breath like frost Each moment hung A bridge uncrossed I spoke of kings Of thrones unseen Of battles won by hearts kept clean My words they wove a shield of air A trembling hope A whispered prayer