Psalms 18 : 1 (ERVEN)
To the director: A song of David, the Lord's servant. He sang this song to the Lord when the Lord saved him from Saul and all his other enemies. I love you, Lord! You are my strength.
Psalms 18 : 2 (ERVEN)
The Lord is my Rock, my fortress, my place of safety. He is my God, the Rock I run to for protection. He is my shield; by his power I am saved. He is my hiding place high in the hills.
Psalms 18 : 3 (ERVEN)
I called to the Lord for help, and he saved me from my enemies! He is worthy of my praise!
Psalms 18 : 4 (ERVEN)
Death had its ropes wrapped around me. A deadly flood was carrying me away.
Psalms 18 : 5 (ERVEN)
The ropes of the grave wrapped around me. Death set its trap right there in front of me.
Psalms 18 : 6 (ERVEN)
In my trouble I called to the Lord. Yes, I cried out to my God for help. There in his temple he heard my voice. He heard my cry for help.
Psalms 18 : 7 (ERVEN)
The earth shook and shivered. The foundations of the mountains trembled. They shook because the Lord was angry.
Psalms 18 : 8 (ERVEN)
Smoke came from his nose. Burning flames came from his mouth. Red-hot coals fell from him.
Psalms 18 : 9 (ERVEN)
He tore open the sky and came down! He stood on a thick, dark cloud.
Psalms 18 : 10 (ERVEN)
He flew across the sky, riding on a Cherub angel, racing on the wings of the wind.
Psalms 18 : 11 (ERVEN)
He wrapped himself in darkness that covered him like a tent. He was hidden by dark clouds heavy with water.
Psalms 18 : 12 (ERVEN)
Out of the brightness before him, hail broke through the clouds with flashes of lightning.
Psalms 18 : 13 (ERVEN)
The Lord thundered from the sky; God Most High let his voice be heard.
Psalms 18 : 14 (ERVEN)
He scattered the enemy with his arrows� the lightning bolts that threw them into confusion.
Psalms 18 : 15 (ERVEN)
Lord, you shouted your command, and a powerful wind began to blow. Then the bottom of the sea could be seen, and the earth's foundations were uncovered.
Psalms 18 : 16 (ERVEN)
The Lord reached down from above and grabbed me. He pulled me from the deep water.
Psalms 18 : 17 (ERVEN)
He saved me from my powerful enemies, who hated me. They were too strong for me, so he saved me.
Psalms 18 : 18 (ERVEN)
They attacked me in my time of trouble, but the Lord was there to support me.
Psalms 18 : 19 (ERVEN)
He was pleased with me, so he rescued me. He took me to a safe place.
Psalms 18 : 20 (ERVEN)
The Lord rewarded me for doing what is right. He was good to me because I am innocent.
Psalms 18 : 21 (ERVEN)
The Lord did this because I have obeyed him. I have not turned against my God.
Psalms 18 : 22 (ERVEN)
I always remembered his laws. I never rejected his rules.
Psalms 18 : 23 (ERVEN)
He knows I did nothing that was wrong. I have kept myself from sinning.
Psalms 18 : 24 (ERVEN)
So the Lord rewarded me for doing what is right. He could see that I am innocent.
Psalms 18 : 25 (ERVEN)
Lord, you are faithful to those who are faithful. You are good to those who are good.
Psalms 18 : 26 (ERVEN)
You never do wrong to those who have done no wrong. But you outsmart the wicked, no matter how clever they are.
Psalms 18 : 27 (ERVEN)
You help those who are humble, but you humiliate the proud.
Psalms 18 : 28 (ERVEN)
Lord, you provide the flame for my lamp. You, God, turn the darkness around me into light.
Psalms 18 : 29 (ERVEN)
With your help I can defeat an army. If my God is with me, I can climb over enemy walls.
Psalms 18 : 30 (ERVEN)
God's way is perfect. The Lord's promise always proves to be true. He protects those who trust in him.
Psalms 18 : 31 (ERVEN)
There is no God except the Lord. There is no Rock except our God.
Psalms 18 : 32 (ERVEN)
God is the one who gives me strength. He clears the path I need to take.
Psalms 18 : 33 (ERVEN)
He makes my feet as steady as those of a deer. Even on steep mountains he keeps me from falling.
Psalms 18 : 34 (ERVEN)
He trains me for war so that my arms can bend the most powerful bow.
Psalms 18 : 35 (ERVEN)
Lord, you have given me your shield to protect me. You support me with your right hand. It is your help that has made me great.
Psalms 18 : 36 (ERVEN)
You cleared a path for my feet so that I could walk without stumbling.
Psalms 18 : 37 (ERVEN)
I chased my enemies and caught them. I did not stop until they were destroyed.
Psalms 18 : 38 (ERVEN)
I struck them down, and they could not get up again. They fell under my feet.
Psalms 18 : 39 (ERVEN)
God, you made me strong in battle. You made my enemies fall before me.
Psalms 18 : 40 (ERVEN)
You made my enemies turn and run away. I destroyed those who hated me.
Psalms 18 : 41 (ERVEN)
They cried out for help, but there was no one to save them. They cried out to the Lord, but he did not answer them.
Psalms 18 : 42 (ERVEN)
I beat them to pieces like dust blown by the wind. I smashed them like mud in the streets.
Psalms 18 : 43 (ERVEN)
You saved me from those who fought against me. You made me the ruler over nations. People I never knew now serve me.
Psalms 18 : 44 (ERVEN)
As soon as they heard about me, they were ready to obey. Those foreigners fall helpless before me!
Psalms 18 : 45 (ERVEN)
They lose all their courage and come out of their hiding places shaking with fear.
Psalms 18 : 46 (ERVEN)
The Lord lives! I praise my Rock, the God who saves me. How great he is!
Psalms 18 : 47 (ERVEN)
He is the God who punishes my enemies for me, the one who puts people under my control.
Psalms 18 : 48 (ERVEN)
He saves me from my enemies! You, Lord, help me defeat those who attack me. You save me from cruel people.
Psalms 18 : 49 (ERVEN)
Lord, that is why I praise you among the nations. That is why I sing songs of praise to your name.
Psalms 18 : 50 (ERVEN)
The Lord helps his king win battle after battle. He shows his faithful love to the one he has chosen, to David and his descendants forever.
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