Psalms 18:18
They came on me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
In Context
17He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me; for they were too mighty for me.
19He brought me out also into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:35Vengeance is mine, and recompense, at the time when their foot slides, for the day of their calamity is at hand. Their doom rushes at them.”
2 Samuel 22:1David spoke to the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul,
Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalms 59:16But I will sing of your strength. Yes, I will sing aloud of your loving kindness in the morning. For you have been my high tower, a refuge in the day of my distress.
Psalms 138:7Though I walk in the middle of trouble, you will revive me. You will stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me.
Obadiah 1:10For the violence done to your brother Jacob, shame will cover you, and you will be cut off forever.
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 →