Psalms 18:3
(18-4) Praised, I cry, is the LORD, and I am saved from mine enemies.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
In Context
4(18-5) The cords of Death compassed me, and the floods of Belial assailed me.
Cross References
Nehemiah 9:5Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said: 'Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting; and let them say: Blessed be Thy glorious Name, that is exalted above all blessing and praise.
Psalms 5:2(5-3) Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God; for unto Thee do I pray.
Psalms 31:4(31-5) Bring me forth out of the net that they have hidden for me; for Thou art my stronghold.
Psalms 50:15And call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt honour Me.'
Psalms 62:3(62-4) How long will ye set upon a man, that ye may slay him, all of you, as a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
Psalms 65:1(65-1) For the Leader. A Psalm. A Song of David. (65-2) Praise waiteth for Thee, O God, in Zion; and unto Thee the vow is performed.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 18:2-20
David's Triumphs in God; Devout Confidence. 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. 3 I will call upon the Lord , who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. 4 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. 5 The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. 6 In my… Read the whole commentary →