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width="99%" valign="top">NET Bible</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/net/esv/psalms/18.shtml" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Chapters"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><p class="title">Psalm 18</p><p class="psasuper">For the music director; by the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>’s servant David, who sang to the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> the words of this song when the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul.</p><p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>He said:</p><p class="poetry2">“I love you, <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>, my source of strength!</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>The <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer.</p><p class="poetry2">My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter,</p><p class="poetry2">my shield, the horn that saves me, and my refuge.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>I called to the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>, who is worthy of praise,</p><p class="poetry2">and I was delivered from my enemies.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>The waves of death engulfed me,</p><p class="poetry2">the currents of chaos overwhelmed me.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>The ropes of Sheol tightened around me,</p><p class="poetry2">the snares of death trapped me.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>In my distress I called to the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>;</p><p class="poetry2">I cried out to my God.</p><p class="poetry2">From his heavenly temple he heard my voice;</p><p class="poetry2">he listened to my cry for help.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The earth heaved and shook;</p><p class="poetry2">the roots of the mountains trembled;</p><p class="poetry2">they heaved because he was angry.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Smoke ascended from his nose;</p><p class="poetry2">fire devoured as it came from his mouth;</p><p class="poetry2">he hurled down fiery coals.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>He made the sky sink as he descended;</p><p class="poetry2">a thick cloud was under his feet.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>He mounted a winged angel and flew;</p><p class="poetry2">he glided on the wings of the wind.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>He shrouded himself in darkness,</p><p class="poetry2">in thick rain clouds.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>From the brightness in front of him came</p><p class="poetry2">hail and fiery coals.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>The <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> thundered in the sky;</p><p class="poetry2">the sovereign One shouted.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>He shot his arrows and scattered them,</p><p class="poetry2">many lightning bolts and routed them.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>The depths of the sea were exposed;</p><p class="poetry2">the inner regions of the world were uncovered</p><p class="poetry2">by your battle cry, <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>,</p><p class="poetry2">by the powerful breath from your nose.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>He reached down from above and took hold of me;</p><p class="poetry2">he pulled me from the surging water.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>He rescued me from my strong enemy,</p><p class="poetry2">from those who hate me,</p><p class="poetry2">for they were too strong for me.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>They confronted me in my day of calamity,</p><p class="poetry2">but the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> helped me.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>He brought me out into a wide open place;</p><p class="poetry2">he delivered me because he was pleased with me.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>The <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> repaid me for my godly deeds;</p><p class="poetry2">he rewarded my blameless behavior.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>For I have obeyed the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>’s commands;</p><p class="poetry2">I have not rebelled against my God.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>For I am aware of all his regulations,</p><p class="poetry2">and I do not reject his rules.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>I was innocent before him,</p><p class="poetry2">and kept myself from sinning.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>The <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> rewarded me for my godly deeds;</p><p class="poetry2">he took notice of my blameless behavior.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful;</p><p class="poetry2">you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless,</p><p class="poetry2">but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>For you deliver oppressed people,</p><p class="poetry2">but you bring down those who have a proud look.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Indeed, you are my lamp, <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>.</p><p class="poetry2">My God illuminates the darkness around me.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>Indeed, with your help I can charge against an army;</p><p class="poetry2">by my God’s power I can jump over a wall.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>The one true God acts in a faithful manner;</p><p class="poetry2">the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>’s promise is reliable;</p><p class="poetry2">he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>Indeed, who is God besides the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>?</p><p class="poetry2">Who is a protector besides our God?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>The one true God gives me strength;</p><p class="poetry2">he removes the obstacles in my way.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>He gives me the agility of a deer;</p><p class="poetry2">he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>He trains my hands for battle;</p><p class="poetry2">my arms can bend even the strongest bow.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>You give me your protective shield;</p><p class="poetry2">your right hand supports me;</p><p class="poetry2">your willingness to help enables me to prevail.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-36.htm"><b>36</b></a></span>You widen my path;</p><p class="poetry2">my feet do not slip.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-37.htm"><b>37</b></a></span>I chase my enemies and catch them;</p><p class="poetry2">I do not turn back until I wipe them out.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-38.htm"><b>38</b></a></span>I beat them to death;</p><p class="poetry2">they fall at my feet.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-39.htm"><b>39</b></a></span>You give me strength for battle;</p><p class="poetry2">you make my foes kneel before me.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-40.htm"><b>40</b></a></span>You make my enemies retreat;</p><p class="poetry2">I destroy those who hate me.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-41.htm"><b>41</b></a></span>They cry out, but there is no one to help them;</p><p class="poetry2">they cry out to the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>, but he does not answer them.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-42.htm"><b>42</b></a></span>I grind them as fine windblown dust;</p><p class="poetry2">I beat them underfoot like clay in the streets.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-43.htm"><b>43</b></a></span>You rescue me from a hostile army;</p><p class="poetry2">you make me a leader of nations;</p><p class="poetry2">people over whom I had no authority are now my subjects.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-44.htm"><b>44</b></a></span>When they hear of my exploits, they submit to me.</p><p class="poetry2">Foreigners are powerless before me;</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-45.htm"><b>45</b></a></span>foreigners lose their courage;</p><p class="poetry2">they shake with fear as they leave their strongholds.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-46.htm"><b>46</b></a></span>The <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> is alive!</p><p class="poetry2">My protector is praiseworthy!</p><p class="poetry2">The God who delivers me is exalted as king!</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-47.htm"><b>47</b></a></span>The one true God completely vindicates me;</p><p class="poetry2">he makes nations submit to me.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-48.htm"><b>48</b></a></span>He delivers me from my enemies;</p><p class="poetry2">you snatch me away from those who attack me;</p><p class="poetry2">you rescue me from violent men.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-49.htm"><b>49</b></a></span>So I will give you thanks before the nations, O <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>!</p><p class="poetry2">I will sing praises to you!</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/18-50.htm"><b>50</b></a></span>He gives his chosen king magnificent victories;</p><p class="poetry2">he is faithful to his chosen ruler,</p><p class="poetry2">to David and his descendants forever.”</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href="http://netbible.com/">NET Bible copyright © 1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com.<br />Used by permission. 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