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Psalms 18 (NET)

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Psalms 18:1¹He said: “I love you, Lord, my source of strength!Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:2²The 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.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:3³I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:4⁴The waves of death engulfed me, the currents of chaos overwhelmed me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:5⁵The ropes of Sheol tightened around me, the snares of death trapped me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:6⁶In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:7⁷The earth heaved and shook. The roots of the mountains trembled; they heaved because he was angry.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:8⁸Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth. He hurled down fiery coals.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:9⁹He made the sky sink as he descended; a thick cloud was under his feet.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:10¹⁰He mounted a winged angel and flew; he glided on the wings of the wind.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:11¹¹He shrouded himself in darkness, in thick rain clouds.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:12¹²From the brightness in front of him came hail and fiery coals.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:13¹³The Lord thundered in the sky; the Most High shouted.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:14¹⁴He shot his arrows and scattered them, many lightning bolts and routed them.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:15¹⁵The depths of the sea were exposed; the inner regions of the world were uncovered by your battle cry, Lord, by the powerful breath from your nose.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:16¹⁶He reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me from the surging water.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:17¹⁷He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:18¹⁸They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the Lord helped me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:19¹⁹He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:20²⁰The Lord repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:21²¹For I have obeyed the Lord ’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:22²²For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:23²³I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:24²⁴The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:25²⁵You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:26²⁶You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:27²⁷For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:28²⁸Indeed, you light my lamp, Lord. My God illuminates the darkness around me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:29²⁹Indeed, with your help I can charge against an army; by my God’s power I can jump over a wall.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:30³⁰The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord ’s promise is reliable. He is a shield to all who take shelter in him.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:31³¹Indeed, who is God besides the Lord? Who is a protector besides our God?Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:32³²The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:33³³He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:34³⁴He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:35³⁵You give me your protective shield; your right hand supports me. Your willingness to help enables me to prevail.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:36³⁶You widen my path; my feet do not slip.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:37³⁷I chase my enemies and catch them; I do not turn back until I wipe them out.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:38³⁸I beat them to death; they fall at my feet.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:39³⁹You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:40⁴⁰You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:41⁴¹They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the Lord, but he does not answer them.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:42⁴²I grind them as fine windblown dust; I beat them underfoot like clay in the streets.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:43⁴³You rescue me from a hostile army. You make me a leader of nations; people over whom I had no authority are now my subjects.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:44⁴⁴When they hear of my exploits, they submit to me. Foreigners are powerless before me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:45⁴⁵Foreigners lose their courage; they shake with fear as they leave their strongholds.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:46⁴⁶The Lord is alive! My Protector is praiseworthy. The God who delivers me is exalted as king.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:47⁴⁷The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:48⁴⁸He delivers me from my enemies. You snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:49⁴⁹So I will give you thanks before the nations, O Lord. I will sing praises to you.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 18:50⁵⁰He gives his king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever.”Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

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