Psalms 18:4
The waves of death broke about me, fearful floods of chaos.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.
In Context
3Worthy of praise is the Lord whom I call on, he rescues me from all my foes.
5Sheol threw cords around me, snares of death came to meet me.
Cross References
Psalms 22:12I am circled by many bulls, beset by the mighty of Bashan,
Psalms 116:3About me were snares of death, the anguish of Sheol was upon me: distress and sorrow were mine.
Jonah 2:2and said: I cried out of my distress, to the Lord and he answered me; out of the midst of Sheol I cried aloud, and you heard my voice.
Matthew 26:47And, while he was still speaking, Judas, who was one of the Twelve, came in sight; and with him was a great crowd of people, with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.
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 →