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Of David the servant of the LORD. He sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love you, LORD, my strength. <a href="/nlt/psalms/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> I love you, LORD; you are my strength. <a href="/esv/psalms/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> I love you, O LORD, my strength. <a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. <a href="/kjv/psalms/18.htm">King James Bible</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/18.htm">New King James Version</a> To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD, who spoke to the LORD the words of this song on the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. And he said: I will love You, O LORD, my strength. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the music director. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spoke to the LORD the words of this song on the day that the LORD rescued him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. And he said, “I love You, LORD, my strength.” <a href="/nasb/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> For the choir director. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD, who spoke to the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. And he said, &#8220I love You, O LORD, my strength.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “ I Love Thee, O LORD, my strength.” <a href="/lsb/psalms/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the choir director. Of the servant of Yahweh, of David, who spoke to Yahweh the words of this song in the day that Yahweh delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said, “I love You, O Yahweh, my strength.” <a href="/amp/psalms/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spoke the words of this song to the LORD on the day when the LORD rescued him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. And he said: “I love You [fervently and devotedly], O LORD, my strength.” <a href="/csb/psalms/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director. Of the servant of the L ord, David, who spoke the words of this song to the L ord on the day the L ord rescued him from the grasp of all his enemies and from the power of Saul. † He said: I love you, LORD, my strength. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director. Of the servant of the LORD, David, who spoke the words of this song to the LORD on the day the LORD rescued him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, LORD, my strength. <a href="/asv/psalms/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of Jehovah, who spake unto Jehovah the words of this song in the day that Jehovah delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: and he said, I love thee, O Jehovah, my strength. <a href="/cev/psalms/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I love you, LORD God, and you make me strong. <a href="/erv/psalms/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: and he said, I love thee, O LORD, my strength. <a href="/gwt/psalms/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [For the choir director; by David, the servant of the LORD. He sang this song to the LORD when the LORD rescued him from all his enemies, especially from Saul. He said,] I love you, O LORD, my strength. <a href="/gnt/psalms/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> How I love you, LORD! You are my defender. <a href="/isv/psalms/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> He said: "I love you, Lord, my strength. <a href="/msb/psalms/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. <a href="/net/psalms/18.htm">NET Bible</a> 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! <a href="/nheb/psalms/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> [For the Chief Musician. By David the servant of the LORD, who spoke to the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said,] I love you, LORD, my strength. <a href="/wbt/psalms/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spoke to the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. <a href="/web/psalms/18.htm">World English Bible</a> For the Chief Musician. By David the servant of Yahweh, who spoke to Yahweh the words of this song in the day that Yahweh delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said, I love you, Yahweh, my strength. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> TO THE OVERSEER. BY A SERVANT OF YHWH, BY DAVID, WHO HAS SPOKEN TO YHWH THE WORDS OF THIS SONG IN THE DAY YHWH DELIVERED HIM FROM THE HAND OF ALL HIS ENEMIES, AND FROM THE HAND OF SAUL, AND HE SAYS: I love You, O YHWH, my strength. <a href="/ylt/psalms/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> To the Overseer. -- By a servant of Jehovah, by David, who hath spoken to Jehovah the words of this song in the day Jehovah delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul, and he saith: -- I love Thee, O Jehovah, my strength. <a href="/slt/psalms/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To the overseer; to the servant of Jehovah, of David who spake to Jehovah the words of this song in the day Jehovah delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he will say, I will love thee, O Jehovah, my strength.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Unto the end, for David the servant of the Lord, who spoke to the Lord the words of this canticle, in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hands of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. [2 Kings 22.] I will love thee, O Lord, my strength: <a href="/cpdv/psalms/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 17:1>Unto the end. For David, the servant of the Lord, who spoke the words of this canticle to the Lord, in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. And he said: <V 17:2>I will love you, O Lord my strength. <a href="/nabre/psalms/18.htm">New American Bible</a> For the leader. Of David, the servant of the LORD, who sang to the LORD the words of this song after the LORD had rescued him from the clutches of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. [2] He said: I love you, LORD, my strength, <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I love you, O LORD, my strength.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I WILL love thee, O LORD, my strength and my trust; <a href="/hpbt/psalms/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> I shall love you, LORD JEHOVAH, my power<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For the Leader. [A Psalm] of David the servant of the LORD, who spoke unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul; And he said: I love thee, O LORD, my strength. <a href="/sep/psalms/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For the end, a Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord; the words which he spoke to the Lord, even the words of this Song, in the day in which the Lord delivered him out the hand of all his enemies, and out the hand of Saul: and he said: I will love thee, O Lord, my strength. <a href="/parallel/psalms/18-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1481" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">The LORD is My Rock</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">For the choirmaster.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">Of David</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: lə·‘e·ḇeḏ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">the servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·ber (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">sang</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/7892.htm" title="7892: haš·šî·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A song, singing. Or feminine shiyrah; from shiyr; a song; abstractly, singing.">song</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">on the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: hiṣ·ṣîl- (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">had delivered</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: mik·kap̄ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">from the hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇāw (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">his enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: ū·mî·yaḏ (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">and from the hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">of Saul.</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">He said:</a> <a href="/hebrew/7355.htm" title="7355: ’er·ḥā·mə·ḵā (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To love, have compassion. A primitive root; to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate."> I love You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2391.htm" title="2391: ḥiz·qî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Strength. From chazaq; help.">my strength.</a> 2The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/22-2.htm">2 Samuel 22:2-3</a> He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1-2</a> Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. / He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a> And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. <a href="/psalms/116-1.htm">Psalm 116:1</a> I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy. <a href="/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25-26</a> Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You. / My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. <a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Psalm 91:14</a> “Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. <a href="/psalms/31-23.htm">Psalm 31:23</a> Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant. <a href="/psalms/42-1.htm">Psalm 42:1</a> For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God. <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Psalm 63:1</a> A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. <a href="/psalms/84-2.htm">Psalm 84:2</a> My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. <a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37</a> Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ <a href="/mark/12-30.htm">Mark 12:30</a> Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ <a href="/luke/10-27.htm">Luke 10:27</a> He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” <a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a> If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. <a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a> When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I will love you, O LORD, my strength.in the day<a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a> Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.<a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1</a> Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.<a href="/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1</a> Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,I will<a href="/psalms/116-1.htm">Psalm 116:1-6</a> I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications… <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1,2</a> A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: … <a href="/1_john/4-19.htm">1 John 4:19</a> We love him, because he first loved us.my<a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32</a> It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.<a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7,8</a> The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him… <a href="/psalms/118-14.htm">Psalm 118:14</a> The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/10-8.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/job/3-2.htm">Said</a> <a href="/psalms/7-1.htm">Sang</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-28.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/10-10.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/23-1.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/psalms/18-50.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/18-50.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/18-3.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/23-6.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/18-50.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/18-50.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-6.htm">Said</a> <a href="/psalms/106-12.htm">Sang</a> <a href="/psalms/51-19.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/psalms/19-11.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/18-49.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/18-15.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 18</div>1. <a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">David praises God for his manifold and marvelous blessings</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For the choirmaster. This phrase indicates that the psalm was intended for public worship and was to be directed by the choirmaster, a leader in temple music. The role of the choirmaster was significant in ancient Israel, as music was a central part of worship. This suggests that the psalm was not only a personal expression but also meant to instruct and inspire the community.Of David the servant of the LORD, David is identified as the author, emphasizing his role as a servant of God. This title highlights his humility and dedication to God's will. David's life, from shepherd to king, exemplifies servanthood, and his reliance on God is a recurring theme throughout his psalms. This phrase also connects to the Messianic prophecy, as Jesus is often referred to as the "Son of David" and the ultimate Servant of the Lord.who sang this song to the LORD David's expression of praise is directed to God, showcasing the personal and intimate relationship he had with the Lord. Singing was a common form of worship in ancient Israel, and David, known for his musical talent, often used song to convey his devotion and gratitude.on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. This provides the historical context for the psalm. David faced numerous adversaries, including King Saul, who sought his life. The phrase underscores God's faithfulness in delivering David from danger. It reflects the broader biblical theme of God's deliverance and protection, seen throughout the Old Testament, and foreshadows the ultimate deliverance through Christ.He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. David begins with a declaration of love and acknowledgment of God as his source of strength. This personal affirmation sets the tone for the entire psalm. The use of "strength" indicates reliance on God's power rather than human ability. This theme is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a>, where believers are encouraged to find strength in Christ. David's love for God is a model for believers, emphasizing a relationship built on trust and dependence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18</a>, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as a warrior and leader. This psalm is a song of gratitude and praise to God for delivering him from his enemies, including King Saul. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant name of God used by David, emphasizing a personal and relational God who is the source of strength and deliverance. 3. <a href="/topical/d/deliverance_from_enemies.htm">Deliverance from Enemies</a> The context of this psalm is David's deliverance from his enemies, particularly from the hand of Saul, which is a recurring theme in David's life and writings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/love_for_god_as_a_foundation.htm">Love for God as a Foundation</a> David begins with a declaration of love for God, setting the tone for the entire psalm. Our relationship with God should be rooted in love, which is the greatest commandment. <a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_strength.htm">God as Our Strength</a> Recognizing God as our strength is crucial. In times of trouble, we should rely on His power rather than our own abilities. <a href="/topical/p/personal_relationship_with_god.htm">Personal Relationship with God</a> David's use of "my" emphasizes a personal relationship with God. We are invited to cultivate a personal and intimate relationship with the Lord. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_deliverance.htm">Gratitude for Deliverance</a> Like David, we should express gratitude for God's deliverance in our lives, acknowledging His hand in our victories and protection. <a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_faith.htm">Consistency in Faith</a> David's life was marked by consistent faith in God despite challenges. We are encouraged to maintain our faith and trust in God through all circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 18</a> <a href="/q/how_does_1_sam_19_align_with_divine_protection.htm">How does 1 Samuel 19 reconcile with accounts in other sections of the Bible where David is portrayed as protected by divine power rather than subterfuge?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_servanthood.htm">What does the Bible teach about servanthood?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_proof_david_wrote_psalm_64.htm">What proof exists that David truly authored Psalm 64, given the lack of concrete historical records to confirm its original context?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_rock_of_salvation's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Rock of Salvation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) I will love thee.--Better, Dearly do I love thee. The line is wanting in Samuel.My strength.--This strikes the keynote of the whole poem. The strong, mighty God is the object in David's thought throughout. It is a warrior's song, and his conception of Jehovah is a warrior's conception.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - I will love thee, O Lord, my Strength. This opening is very remarkable. The verb translated "I will love" expresses the very tenderest affection, and is elsewhere never used to denote the love of man towards God, but only that of God towards man. The entire verse, moreover, is withdrawn from the "second edition" of the psalm (<a href="/2_samuel/22.htm">2 Samuel 22</a>.) - which was perhaps prepared for liturgical use - as too sacred and too private to suit a public occasion. <a href="/commentaries/psalms/18-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For the choirmaster. לַמְנַצֵּ֤חַ ׀ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent Of David לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse the servant לְעֶ֥בֶד (lə·‘e·ḇeḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant of the LORD, יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel who אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that sang דִּבֶּ֨ר ׀ (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue this הַזֹּ֑את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, song הַשִּׁירָ֣ה (haš·šî·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7892.htm">Strong's 7892: </a> A song, singing to the LORD לַיהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel on the day בְּי֤וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day the LORD יְהוָ֘ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel delivered הִֽצִּיל־ (hiṣ·ṣîl-) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver him אוֹת֥וֹ (’ō·w·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case from the hand מִכַּ֥ף (mik·kap̄) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his enemies אֹ֝יְבָ֗יו (’ō·yə·ḇāw) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary and from the hand וּמִיַּ֥ד (ū·mî·yaḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of Saul. שָׁאֽוּל׃ (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites He said: וַיֹּאמַ֡ר (way·yō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say I love You, אֶרְחָמְךָ֖ (’er·ḥā·mə·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7355.htm">Strong's 7355: </a> To fondle, to love, to compassionate O LORD, יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel my strength. חִזְקִֽי׃ (ḥiz·qî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2391.htm">Strong's 2391: </a> Strength <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 18:1 For the Chief Musician (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/17-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 17:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 17:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 18:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>