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He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. <a href="/esv/psalms/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. <a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/psalms/18.htm">King James Bible</a> The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/18.htm">New King James Version</a> The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my savior, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. <a href="/nasb/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. <a href="/lsb/psalms/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Yahweh is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. <a href="/amp/psalms/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and the One who rescues me; My God, my rock and strength in whom I trust and take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower—my stronghold. <a href="/csb/psalms/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock where I seek refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my mountain where I seek refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. <a href="/asv/psalms/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower. <a href="/cev/psalms/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You are my mighty rock, my fortress, my protector, the rock where I am safe, my shield, my powerful weapon, and my place of shelter. <a href="/erv/psalms/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strong rock, in him will I trust; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower. <a href="/gwt/psalms/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my Savior, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold. <a href="/gnt/psalms/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD is my protector; he is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe. <a href="/isv/psalms/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> The LORD is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my stronghold in whom I take refuge, my shield, the glory of my salvation, and my high tower." <a href="/msb/psalms/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/psalms/18.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/psalms/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The LORD is my Rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my Rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower. <a href="/wbt/psalms/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. <a href="/web/psalms/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> YHWH [is] my rock, and my bulwark, "" And my deliverer, "" My God [is] my rock, "" I trust in Him: My shield, and the horn of my salvation, "" My high tower. <a href="/ylt/psalms/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Jehovah is my rock, and my bulwark, And my deliverer, My God is my rock, I trust in Him: My shield, and a horn of my salvation, My high tower. <a href="/slt/psalms/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Jehovah is my rock and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, I will put my trust in him; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my height.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Lord is my firmament, my refuge, and my deliverer. My God is my helper, and in him will I put my trust. My protector and the horn of my salvation, and my support. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 17:3>The Lord is my firmament, my refuge, and my liberator. My God is my helper, and I hope in him: my protector, and the horn of my salvation, and my support. <a href="/nabre/psalms/18.htm">New American Bible</a> LORD, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, My God, my rock of refuge, my shield, my saving horn, my stronghold! <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> My refuge and my deliverer is the mighty God in whom I trust; he is my helper and the horn of my salvation and my glorious refuge. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And my trust, the house of my refuge, my Mighty Deliverer, God, The Mighty One, upon whom I trust, my helper and the horn of my salvation, the house of my glorious refuge.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in Him I take refuge; My shield, and my horn of salvation, my high tower. <a href="/sep/psalms/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> The Lord is my firm support, and my refuge, and my deliverer; my God is my helper, I will hope in him; he is my defender, and the horn of my salvation, and my helper. <a href="/parallel/psalms/18-2.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=1499" 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> 1For 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. 2<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/5553.htm" title="5553: sal·‘î (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A crag, cliff. From an unused root meaning to be lofty; a craggy rock, literally or figuratively.">is my rock,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4686.htm" title="4686: ū·mə·ṣū·ḏā·ṯî (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A net, capture, a fastness. Or mtsuwdah; or mtsudah; for matsowd; a net, or capture; also a fastness.">my fortress,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6403.htm" title="6403: ū·mə·p̄al·ṭî (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-msc:: 1cs) -- To escape. A primitive root; to slip out, i.e. Escape; causatively, to deliver.">and my deliverer.</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’ê·lî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">My God is</a> <a href="/hebrew/6697.htm" title="6697: ṣū·rî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Rock, cliff. Or tsur; from tsuwr; properly, a cliff; generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge.">my rock,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2620.htm" title="2620: ’e·ḥĕ·seh- (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To seek refuge. A primitive root; to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in.">in whom I take refuge,</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4043.htm" title="4043: mā·ḡin·nî (N-csc:: 1cs) -- A shield. Also feminine mginnah; from ganan; a shield; figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile.">my shield,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7161.htm" title="7161: wə·qe·ren- (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- From qaran; a horn; by implication, a flask, cornet; by resembl. An elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray; figuratively, power.">and the horn</a> <a href="/hebrew/3468.htm" title="3468: yiš·‘î (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare. Or yeshai; from yasha'; liberty, deliverance, prosperity.">of my salvation,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4869.htm" title="4869: miś·gab·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A secure height, retreat, stronghold. From sagab; properly, a cliff; abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge.">my stronghold.</a> 3I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.…<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="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a> He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. <a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a> Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” <a href="/psalms/62-6.htm">Psalm 62:6-7</a> He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. / My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. <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="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a> The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. <a href="/exodus/15-2.htm">Exodus 15:2</a> The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. <a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm">Isaiah 26:4</a> Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. <a href="/psalms/91-2.htm">Psalm 91:2</a> I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a> For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a> The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. <a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16-17</a> But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. / To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion. <a href="/psalms/94-22.htm">Psalm 94:22</a> But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge. <a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31-32</a> As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. / For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? <a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a> The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.Lord<a href="/psalms/28-1.htm">Psalm 28:1</a> A Psalm of David. Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.<a href="/psalms/62-2.htm">Psalm 62:2,7</a> He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved… <a href="/isaiah/32-2.htm">Isaiah 32:2</a> And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.fortress<a href="/psalms/91-2.htm">Psalm 91:2</a> I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.<a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Psalm 144:2</a> My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.<a href="/jeremiah/16-19.htm">Jeremiah 16:19</a> O LORD, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit.strength [Heb.<a href="/hebrews/2-13.htm">Hebrews 2:13</a> And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.buckler<a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a> He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.<a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7</a> He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.horn<a href="/psalms/132-17.htm">Psalm 132:17</a> There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.<a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">2 Samuel 22:3</a> The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.high<a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a> The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/7-10.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/psalms/8-2.htm">Bulwark</a> <a href="/psalms/7-2.htm">Deliverer</a> <a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/job/39-28.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/psalms/10-5.htm">High</a> <a href="/job/39-25.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/job/41-24.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/7-10.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/job/19-8.htm">Walled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/psalms/31-3.htm">Bulwark</a> <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Deliverer</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/28-8.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/psalms/18-13.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/47-5.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/18-31.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/18-19.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/psalms/31-3.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-1.htm">Walled</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>The LORD is my rock In biblical times, a rock symbolized strength, stability, and permanence. The imagery of God as a rock suggests His unchanging nature and reliability. In the harsh terrain of ancient Israel, rocks provided shelter and protection, much like God provides spiritual security. This metaphor is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>, where God is described as the Rock, His work perfect.my fortress A fortress is a place of defense and safety, often built on high ground for strategic advantage. In ancient warfare, fortresses were essential for protection against enemies. This imagery emphasizes God's role as a protector and defender against spiritual and physical adversaries. <a href="/psalms/91-2.htm">Psalm 91:2</a> also refers to God as a fortress, reinforcing the theme of divine protection.and my deliverer The term "deliverer" highlights God's role in rescuing His people from danger and oppression. Throughout the Old Testament, God delivered Israel from various enemies, such as in the Exodus from Egypt. This deliverance is a type of the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who saves humanity from sin and death, as seen in <a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13</a>.My God is my rock Reiterating God as a rock emphasizes personal trust and reliance on His strength. The repetition underscores the psalmist's deep conviction in God's unwavering support. This personal relationship with God is a central theme in the Psalms, inviting believers to find their security in Him.in whom I take refuge Taking refuge implies seeking safety and protection. In ancient times, people sought refuge in fortified cities or natural shelters during times of danger. Spiritually, this phrase invites believers to seek God's presence and protection in times of trouble, as seen in <a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>, where God is described as a refuge and strength.my shield A shield is a defensive weapon used to protect against attacks. In <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16</a>, faith is described as a shield that can extinguish the fiery darts of the evil one. This metaphor highlights God's role in protecting believers from spiritual harm and the importance of faith in His protection.and the horn of my salvation The horn symbolizes strength and power, often associated with victory and deliverance. In biblical times, the horn of an animal represented its power. This phrase signifies God's powerful intervention in providing salvation. <a href="/luke/1-69.htm">Luke 1:69</a> refers to Jesus as a horn of salvation, indicating His role in God's redemptive plan.my stronghold A stronghold is a fortified place, offering protection and security. In the context of ancient warfare, strongholds were critical for survival. Spiritually, this term signifies God's ability to provide safety and stability in the midst of life's battles. <a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a> describes the name of the LORD as a strong tower, where the righteous find safety.<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 is expressing his gratitude and trust in God for deliverance from his enemies, particularly King Saul. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 3. <a href="/topical/r/rock.htm">Rock</a> A metaphor for strength and stability, often used in the Psalms to describe God's unchanging nature. 4. <a href="/topical/f/fortress.htm">Fortress</a> Symbolizes protection and safety, indicating God's role as a defender against adversaries. 5. <a href="/topical/d/deliverer.htm">Deliverer</a> Refers to God's ability to rescue and save His people from danger and oppression.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_foundation.htm">God as Our Foundation</a> Just as a rock provides a firm foundation, God is the unshakeable base upon which we can build our lives. Trusting in Him provides stability amidst life's uncertainties. <a href="/topical/d/divine_protection.htm">Divine Protection</a> God is described as a fortress and shield, emphasizing His role as our protector. In times of trouble, we can find safety and security in His presence. <a href="/topical/d/deliverance_and_salvation.htm">Deliverance and Salvation</a> The imagery of God as a deliverer and the horn of salvation points to His power to save us from both physical and spiritual dangers. This foreshadows the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ. <a href="/topical/r/refuge_in_god.htm">Refuge in God</a> Taking refuge in God means actively seeking His presence and relying on His strength. It involves a conscious decision to trust Him above all else. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Recognizing God as our stronghold encourages us to live out our faith boldly, knowing that He is our ultimate source of strength and protection.<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/literal_vs._metaphorical_in_2_samuel_22.htm">(2 Samuel 22) How can we tell which elements of this praise song are meant literally versus those intended as metaphorical or hyperbolic language?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_ten_days_of_tribulation.htm">What does 'The Lord is My Rock' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'the_lord_is_my_rock'_mean.htm">What does "The Lord is My Rock" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_theme_of_shelter_of_the_most_high.htm">What is the main theme of Shelter of the Most High?</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>(2) Rock.--Better here, cliff, keeping "rock" for the next clause. In the first figure the ideas of height and shelter, in the second of broad-based and enduring strength, are predominant.Fortress.--Properly, mountain castle. We have the joint figure of the lofty and precipitous cliff with the castle on its crest, a reminiscence--as, in fact, is every one in this "towering of epithets"--of scenes and events in David's early life.My God . . .--Better, my God, my rock, I trust in Him. God is here El, "the strong one." In Samuel, "God of my rock."Horn of my salvation.--The allusion seems to be not to a means of attack, like the horn of an animal, but to a mountain peak (called "horn" in all languages--so ?????, Xen. Anab. v. 6; "Cornua Parnassi," Statius, Theb. v. 532; and so in Hebrew, <a href="/isaiah/5-1.htm" title="Now will I sing to my well beloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My well beloved has a vineyard in a very fruitful hill:">Isaiah 5:1</a>, see margin), such as often afforded David a safe retreat. Render "my peak of safety."High tower.--The LXX. and Vulgate have "helper." (Comp. <a href="/psalms/9-9.htm" title="The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.">Psalm 9:9</a>.) The word comes in so abruptly, that doubtless the addition in Samuel, "and my refuge, my Saviour, thou savest me from violence," was part of the original hymn, completing the rhythm.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - The Lord is my Rock; or, my Cliff - my Sela - an expression used commonly of Petra. And my Fortress (comp. <a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Psalm 144:2</a>). Not only a natural stronghold, but one made additionally strong by art. And my Deliverer. A living Protector, not a mere inanimate defence. My God, my Strength; rather, my Rock, as the same word (tsur) is translated in <a href="/exodus/17-6.htm">Exodus 17:6</a>; <a href="/exodus/33-21.htm">Exodus 33:21, 22</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4, 15, 18, 31</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/2-2.htm">1 Samuel 2:2</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">2 Samuel 23:3</a>; <a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm">Isaiah 26:4</a>. It is the word from which the strong city, Tyro, derived its. name. In whom I will trust (comp. Dent. 32:37). My Buckler (comp. <a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a>, where God announced himself as Abraham's "Shield;" and see also <a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Deuteronomy 33:29</a>; <a href="/psalms/3-2.htm">Psalm 3:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12</a>; <a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a>; <a href="/psalms/119-114.htm">Psalm 119:114</a>; <a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Psalm 144:2</a>). The Horn also of my salvation (comp. <a href="/luke/1-69.htm">Luke 1:69</a>). The horn is the emblem at once of strength and of dignity. A "horn of salvation" is a source of excellency and might, whence "salvation" or deliverance comes to those who trust in it. And my high Tower (comp. <a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Psalm 9:9</a>, with the comment ad loc.). It is remarked that God, in this passage, receives seven epithets, "the mystic number which in sacred things symbolizes perfection" (Delitzsch). <a href="/commentaries/psalms/18-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The LORD יְהוָ֤ה ׀ (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 is my rock, סַֽלְעִ֥י (sal·‘î) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5553.htm">Strong's 5553: </a> A craggy rock my fortress, וּמְצוּדָתִ֗י (ū·mə·ṣū·ḏā·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4686.htm">Strong's 4686: </a> A net, capture, a fastness and my deliverer. וּמְפַ֫לְטִ֥י (ū·mə·p̄al·ṭî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6403.htm">Strong's 6403: </a> To slip out, escape, to deliver My God [is] אֵלִ֣י (’ê·lî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty my rock, צ֭וּרִי (ṣū·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6697.htm">Strong's 6697: </a> A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge in whom I take refuge, אֶֽחֱסֶה־ (’e·ḥĕ·seh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2620.htm">Strong's 2620: </a> To flee for, protection, to confide in my shield, מָֽגִנִּ֥י (mā·ḡin·nî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile and the horn וְקֶֽרֶן־ (wə·qe·ren-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7161.htm">Strong's 7161: </a> A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power of my salvation, יִ֝שְׁעִ֗י (yiš·‘î) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3468.htm">Strong's 3468: </a> Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare my stronghold. מִשְׂגַּבִּֽי׃ (miś·gab·bî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4869.htm">Strong's 4869: </a> A secure height, retreat, stronghold <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 18:2 Yahweh is my rock my fortress (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 18:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/18-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 18:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:3" /></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>