Thematic Bible
Psalm 18:1 (show verse)
For the music director; by the Lord's servant David, who sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. He said: "I love you, Lord, my source of strength!
Psalm 18:2 (show verse)
The Lord is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer. My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, and my refuge.
Psalm 18:3 (show verse)
I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.
Psalm 18:4 (show verse)
The waves of death engulfed me, the currents of chaos overwhelmed me.
Psalm 18:5 (show verse)
The ropes of Sheol tightened around me, the snares of death trapped me.
Psalm 18:6 (show verse)
In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.
Psalm 18:7 (show verse)
The earth heaved and shook; the roots of the mountains trembled; they heaved because he was angry.
Psalm 18:8 (show verse)
Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth; he hurled down fiery coals.
Psalm 18:9 (show verse)
He made the sky sink as he descended; a thick cloud was under his feet.
Psalm 18:10 (show verse)
He mounted a winged angel and flew; he glided on the wings of the wind.
Psalm 18:11 (show verse)
He shrouded himself in darkness, in thick rain clouds.
Psalm 18:12 (show verse)
From the brightness in front of him came hail and fiery coals.
Psalm 18:13 (show verse)
The Lord thundered in the sky; the sovereign One shouted.
Psalm 18:14 (show verse)
He shot his arrows and scattered them, many lightning bolts and routed them.
Psalm 18:15 (show verse)
The depths of the sea were exposed; the inner regions of the world were uncovered by your battle cry, Lord, by the powerful breath from your nose.
Psalm 18:16 (show verse)
He reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me from the surging water.
Psalm 18:17 (show verse)
He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.
Psalm 18:18 (show verse)
They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the Lord helped me.
Psalm 18:19 (show verse)
He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.
Psalm 18:20 (show verse)
The Lord repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior.
Psalm 18:21 (show verse)
For I have obeyed the Lord's commands; I have not rebelled against my God.
Psalm 18:22 (show verse)
For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.
Psalm 18:23 (show verse)
I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning.
Psalm 18:24 (show verse)
The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.
Psalm 18:25 (show verse)
You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.
Psalm 18:26 (show verse)
You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.
Psalm 18:27 (show verse)
For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.
Psalm 18:28 (show verse)
Indeed, you are my lamp, Lord. My God illuminates the darkness around me.
Psalm 18:29 (show verse)
Indeed, with your help I can charge against an army; by my God's power I can jump over a wall.
Psalm 18:30 (show verse)
The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord's promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.
Psalm 18:31 (show verse)
Indeed, who is God besides the Lord? Who is a protector besides our God?
Psalm 18:32 (show verse)
The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way.
Psalm 18:33 (show verse)
He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain.
Psalm 18:34 (show verse)
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow.
Psalm 18:35 (show verse)
You give me your protective shield; your right hand supports me; your willingness to help enables me to prevail.
Psalm 18:36 (show verse)
You widen my path; my feet do not slip.
Psalm 18:37 (show verse)
I chase my enemies and catch them; I do not turn back until I wipe them out.
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Psalm 18:38 (show verse)
I beat them to death; they fall at my feet.
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Psalm 18:39 (show verse)
You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me.
Psalm 18:40 (show verse)
You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me.
Psalm 18:41 (show verse)
They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the Lord, but he does not answer them.
Psalm 18:42 (show verse)
I grind them as fine windblown dust; I beat them underfoot like clay in the streets.
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Psalm 18:43 (show verse)
You rescue me from a hostile army; you make me a leader of nations; people over whom I had no authority are now my subjects.
Psalm 18:44 (show verse)
When they hear of my exploits, they submit to me. Foreigners are powerless before me;
Psalm 18:45 (show verse)
foreigners lose their courage; they shake with fear as they leave their strongholds.
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Psalm 18:46 (show verse)
The Lord is alive! My protector is praiseworthy! The God who delivers me is exalted as king!
Psalm 18:47 (show verse)
The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me.
Psalm 18:48 (show verse)
He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men.
Psalm 18:49 (show verse)
So I will give you thanks before the nations, O Lord! I will sing praises to you!
Psalm 18:50 (show verse)
He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever."