Psalms 18
The Lord Is My Rock and My Fortress
1 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.
2 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. Salvation: Psalms 62:2, 62:7, 2 Samuel 22:3. Faith: Psalms 91:2, 91:4, 144:2. References Lord: Psalms 19:14, Proverbs 18:10, Jeremiah 16:19. Parallel theme: Isaiah 32:2 +5
3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. Resurrection: Psalms 96:4, 145:3, Nehemiah 9:5. Salvation: Psalms 55:16, 2 Samuel 22:4, Luke 1:71. References Lord: Revelation 4:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:15, 62:8, 91:15 +5
4 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. References God: 2 Corinthians 1:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:16, 116:3, 124:4, Matthew 26:47
5 The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.
6 In my distress I called upon the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears. References Lord: Psalms 34:15, 120:1. References God: Exodus 2:23, Acts 12:5. Temple: Psalms 5:7, 11:4, 2 Samuel 22:7, Habakkuk 2:20. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:15, 2 Chronicles 30:27 +5
7 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 32:22, Judges 5:4, Jeremiah 4:24, Matthew 28:2, Acts 4:31
8 There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it. Parallel theme: Psalms 11:6, 21:9, Genesis 19:28, Leviticus 10:2, Numbers 16:35, Daniel 7:10, Amos 4:11 +2
9 He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 33:26
10 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind. Parallel theme: Psalms 99:1, 104:3
11 He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies. Darkness: Psalms 97:2, Deuteronomy 4:11, Joel 2:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 81:7, 91:1
12 At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail stones and coals of fire. Parallel theme: Joshua 10:11, Matthew 17:2, 17:5, Revelation 16:21
13 The LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire. References Lord: 1 Samuel 7:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 104:7, 140:10
14 Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.
15 Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils. References Lord: 2 Samuel 22:16, Jeremiah 31:37, Micah 6:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 74:15, 76:6, 104:5, 106:9, Exodus 15:8, 2 Kings 19:7, Job 4:9 +5
16 He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:43, 57:3, 144:7, Exodus 2:10, 2 Samuel 22:17
17 He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me. Parallel theme: Psalms 35:10, 38:19, 142:6, Job 16:9
18 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. was my stay. References Lord: Psalms 46:11, 1 Samuel 30:6, 2 Samuel 22:19. Parallel theme: Psalms 59:16, Deuteronomy 32:35, Jeremiah 18:17, Zechariah 1:15 +2
19 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me. Light: Psalms 37:23, 1 Kings 10:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:36, 31:8, 40:2, 118:5, Job 36:16 +2
20 The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me. References Lord: Isaiah 49:4, 62:11. Righteousness: Psalms 58:11, Proverbs 11:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 24:4, Job 22:30, Matthew 6:4, 1 Corinthians 3:8, Hebrews 7:26 +4
21 For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.. References God: 2 Chronicles 34:33, Acts 24:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:10. References Lord: Psalms 26:1, 1 Samuel 15:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:4, 119:102, Proverbs 8:32, 1 John 2:19 +4
22 For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me. Judgment: Psalms 119:13, 119:30. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:112, 119:117, 119:128, John 5:14
23 I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.
24 Therefore hath the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight. References Lord: Ruth 2:12. Righteousness: 1 Samuel 26:23. Parallel theme: Hebrews 6:16
25 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright; Grace: Psalms 62:12, Nehemiah 9:17, Matthew 5:7. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 8:32
26 With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:34, James 2:13
27 For thou wilt saveSave: יָשַׁע (Yasha). The Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11). the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks. Salvation: 2 Samuel 22:28. Parallel theme: Psalms 9:18, 40:17, 101:5, Isaiah 3:9, 10:12, 57:15, 66:2, 2 Corinthians 8:9, James 2:5 +5
28 For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. will enlighten my darkness. References Lord: Proverbs 20:27. Light: Psalms 112:4, 2 Samuel 22:29, Job 29:3, Isaiah 42:16, Matthew 4:16, Luke 1:79, 1 Peter 2:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 132:17, Isaiah 62:1 +5
29 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. References God: 2 Samuel 22:30, 1 Corinthians 15:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 144:1, 144:10, 1 Samuel 17:49, 23:2, 30:8, 2 Samuel 5:25, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 3:21 +5
30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. References God: Deuteronomy 32:4, Revelation 15:3. Faith: Psalms 17:7, 18:2, 2 Samuel 22:31, Proverbs 30:5. References Lord: Psalms 25:10. Word: Psalms 12:6, 119:140. Parallel theme: Daniel 4:37 +5
31 For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God? Salvation: 2 Samuel 22:32. References God: Psalms 86:8, Deuteronomy 32:39, 1 Samuel 2:2, Isaiah 45:5. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 32:31
32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. References God: Psalms 91:2, 2 Samuel 22:33, Isaiah 45:5, 2 Corinthians 3:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 28:7, 93:1
33 He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 32:13, 33:29, Habakkuk 3:19
34 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. Salvation: Psalms 17:7, Deuteronomy 33:29, 2 Samuel 22:36. Parallel theme: Psalms 28:7, Isaiah 22:3, 40:11, 2 Corinthians 10:1 +2
36 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. Parallel theme: Psalms 4:1, 2 Samuel 22:37, Job 36:16, Proverbs 4:12
37 I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed. Parallel theme: Psalms 44:5
38 I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
39 For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:32, 34:21, 66:3, 1 Chronicles 22:18, Proverbs 8:36, Isaiah 45:14, Lamentations 5:5, John 15:23, Ephesians 1:22, Philippians 3:21 +5
40 Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me. Parallel theme: Psalms 21:12, 94:23
41 They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., but he answered them not. Parallel theme: Job 27:9, Proverbs 1:28
42 Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.
43 Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 3:1, 19:9, Isaiah 52:15, 55:5, Acts 5:31, Romans 15:12, 15:18, Ephesians 1:22, 1 Peter 2:10, Revelation 11:15 +5
44 As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me. Parallel theme: Psalms 66:3, 68:30, 81:15, Deuteronomy 33:29, 2 Samuel 1:13, Isaiah 62:8, Ezekiel 44:7 +2
45 The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places. Parallel theme: Micah 7:17
46 The LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. Salvation: Psalms 18:2, 68:20, 79:9, 2 Samuel 22:47, Luke 1:47. References God: Psalms 57:5, 57:11, Jeremiah 10:10. Parallel theme: John 14:19, Revelation 1:18 +5
47 It is GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man. Resurrection: Psalms 86:14. Parallel theme: Psalms 7:16, 140:1, 140:4, 140:11
49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name. Sin: Romans 15:9
50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore. Kingdom: Psalms 144:10, 2 Samuel 7:13. References David: Psalms 132:10, Luke 1:69. Parallel theme: Romans 11:29, Galatians 3:16