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href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He rescued me from my strong enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, For they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He saved me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He rescued me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You rescued me from enemies, who were hateful and too powerful for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me, for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He rescued me from my strong enemy and from those who hated me, because they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemies and from all those who hate me--they were too strong for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemies, from those who hated me because they were stronger than I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me; for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them who hated me: for they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me; for they were too mighty for me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He delivers me from my strong enemy, "" And from those hating me, "" For they have been stronger than I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He delivereth me from my strong enemy, And from those hating me, For they have been stronger than I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will deliver me from my strong enemy, and from them hating me: for they were strong above me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strongest enemies, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 17:18>He rescued me from my strongest enemies, and from those who hated me. For they had been too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He rescued me from my mighty enemy, from foes too powerful for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from those who hated me; for they were too mighty for me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemies and from them which hated me; for they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he delivered me from my mighty enemies, and from those hating me who were stronger than I.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He delivered me from mine enemy most strong, And from them that hated me, for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He will deliver me from my mighty enemies, and from them that hate me; for they are stronger than I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/18-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1617" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">The LORD is My Rock</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: yaṣ·ṣî·lê·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">He rescued me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5794.htm" title="5794: ‘āz (Adj-ms) -- Strong, mighty, fierce. From azaz; strong, vehement, harsh.">from my powerful</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: mê·’ō·yə·ḇî (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 1cs) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">enemy,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: ū·miś·śō·nə·’ay (Conj-w, Prep-m:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">from foes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/553.htm" title="553: ’ā·mə·ṣū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">too mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">for me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-18.htm">2 Samuel 22:18</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-9.htm">Exodus 18:9-10</a></span><br />And Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel, whom He had rescued from the hand of the Egyptians. / Jethro declared, “Blessed be the LORD, who has delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and of Pharaoh, and who has delivered the people from the hand of the Egyptians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-7.htm">Psalm 144:7</a></span><br />Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Psalm 144:11</a></span><br />Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners, whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-4.htm">Psalm 34:4</a></span><br />I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a></span><br />The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-10.htm">Psalm 35:10</a></span><br />All my bones will exclaim, “Who is like You, O LORD, who delivers the afflicted from the aggressor, the poor and needy from the robber?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Psalm 40:2</a></span><br />He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-14.htm">Psalm 69:14</a></span><br />Rescue me from the mire and do not let me sink; deliver me from my foes and out of the deep waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-18.htm">Psalm 69:18</a></span><br />Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-19.htm">Isaiah 59:19</a></span><br />So shall they fear the name of the LORD where the sun sets, and His glory where it rises. For He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-19.htm">Jeremiah 1:19</a></span><br />They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13</a></span><br />He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.</p><p class="hdg">strong</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/38-19.htm">Psalm 38:19</a></b></br> But mine enemies <i>are</i> lively, <i>and</i> they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1,18</a></b></br> And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day <i>that</i> the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14,15</a></b></br> Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; … </p><p class="hdg">them</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-40.htm">Psalm 18:40,41</a></b></br> Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-13.htm">Psalm 9:13</a></b></br> Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble <i>which I suffer</i> of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-19.htm">Psalm 25:19</a></b></br> Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.</p><p class="hdg">they were</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-10.htm">Psalm 35:10</a></b></br> All my bones shall say, LORD, who <i>is</i> like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-12</a></b></br> Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/job/36-15.htm">Delivereth</a> <a href="/psalms/13-4.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/17-1.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/11-5.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/psalms/7-5.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/psalms/9-13.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-18.htm">Mightier</a> <a href="/psalms/12-4.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/35-9.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/job/29-12.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/psalms/10-17.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/job/17-9.htm">Stronger</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/18-19.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Delivereth</a> <a href="/psalms/31-8.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/psalms/18-40.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/18-43.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/18-40.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/psalms/26-5.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/psalms/18-40.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/65-3.htm">Mightier</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/29-4.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/psalms/18-19.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/35-10.htm">Stronger</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">David praises God for his manifold and marvelous blessings</a></span><br></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'; 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The "powerful enemy" can be understood as King Saul, who pursued David relentlessly. This deliverance is a recurring theme in David's life, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/19.htm">1 Samuel 19-31</a>. Theologically, it underscores God's sovereignty and His ability to save His chosen ones from seemingly insurmountable threats. This deliverance can also be seen as a type of Christ's victory over sin and death, rescuing humanity from the ultimate enemy. The imagery of rescue is prevalent throughout the Psalms and is echoed in the New Testament, such as in <a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13</a>, where believers are described as being rescued from the dominion of darkness.<p><b>from foes too mighty for me</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the adversaries David faced. Historically, David's foes included not only Saul but also the Philistines and other surrounding nations. The acknowledgment of their might highlights David's reliance on divine intervention rather than his own strength or military prowess. This reliance on God is a central theme in the biblical narrative, where human weakness is often contrasted with divine strength, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>. Theologically, this phrase can be seen as a reminder of the believer's dependence on God for deliverance from spiritual battles, as echoed in <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>, which speaks of the struggle against spiritual forces of evil.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18</a>, David is expressing gratitude for God's deliverance from his enemies. This psalm is a song of thanksgiving for God's protection and victory over adversaries.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>These are the powerful adversaries that David faced throughout his life, including King Saul and various foreign nations. They represent any force or situation that opposes God's people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a></b><br>The central event in this verse is God's intervention to rescue David from his enemies. This reflects God's power and faithfulness in delivering His people from overwhelming circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_deliverance.htm">God's Sovereignty in Deliverance</a></b><br>God is sovereign and has the power to rescue us from any situation, no matter how dire it seems. Trust in His ability to save.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_our_limitations.htm">Recognizing Our Limitations</a></b><br>Acknowledge that there are battles too great for us to fight alone. We must rely on God's strength rather than our own.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_god's_intervention.htm">Gratitude for God's Intervention</a></b><br>Like David, we should cultivate a heart of gratitude for the times God has delivered us from our "enemies," whether they be physical, emotional, or spiritual.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_timing.htm">Faith in God's Timing</a></b><br>God's deliverance may not come when we expect it, but His timing is perfect. We must have faith and patience as we wait for His intervention.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_awareness.htm">Spiritual Warfare Awareness</a></b><br>Recognize that our true enemies are not always flesh and blood but spiritual forces. Equip yourself with the armor of God as described in <a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6</a>.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_psalm_18's_military_events.htm">Is there any archaeological or historical evidence supporting the dramatic military victories and deliverances described in Psalm 18?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_it_credible_one_prevailed_alone.htm">(Psalm 118:10-12) How credible is the claim that a single individual or nation was surrounded by so many enemies yet prevailed without clear historical or archaeological evidence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_psalm_140's_'evil_men'_historical.htm">In Psalm 140:1, can we historically verify the 'evil men' mentioned or are they purely metaphorical?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_david_truly_the_author_of_psalm_140.htm">If Psalm 140 is attributed to David, is there concrete evidence supporting his authorship, or could it be someone else?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He delivered me from my strong enemy</span>. This is generally understood of Saul. By the defeat of Gilboa, and its consequences (<a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">1 Samuel 31:1-4</a>), God delivered David from the peril of death which hung over him so long as Saul lived. <span class="cmt_word">And from them which hated me</span>. David's enemies among the courtiers of Saul were powerless without their master. Many, probably, fell in the battle; the rest sank into obscurity. <span class="cmt_word">For they were too strong for</span> <span class="cmt_word">me.</span> I must have succumbed to them had not God helped me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/18-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He rescued me</span><br /><span class="heb">יַצִּילֵ֗נִי</span> <span class="translit">(yaṣ·ṣî·lê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּֽנִּי׃</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my powerful</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֑ז</span> <span class="translit">(‘āz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5794.htm">Strong's 5794: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strong, vehement, harsh</span><br /><br /><span class="word">enemy</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֹיְבִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ō·yə·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and from foes</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝מִשֹּׂנְאַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miś·śō·nə·’ay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">too mighty for me.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמְצ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mə·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be stout, strong, bold, alert</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 18:17 He delivered me from my strong enemy (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/18-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 18:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/18-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 18:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:18" /></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>