Psalms 18:16
He stretched forth his hand from above; he took me, And drew me out of deep waters.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.
In Context
17He delivered me from my strong enemy; From my adversaries, who were too powerful for me.
Cross References
Psalms 18:43Thou hast delivered me from the assaults of the nations; Thou hast made me the head of the kingdoms. Nations whom I knew not serve me;
Psalms 40:1“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David.” I trusted steadfastly in the LORD, And he listened, and heard my cry.
Psalms 144:7Send forth thine hand from above; Rescue and save me from deep waters; From the hands of aliens,
Nahum 1:4He rebuketh the sea, and maketh it dry, And drieth up all the rivers. Bashan languisheth, and Carmel, And the flower of Lebanon languisheth.
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 →