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Psalms 18:1¹He said: “I love you, Lord, my source of strength!Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:2 Sam 22:1-51 Col 1:11 1 John 4:19 Isa 12:1-6 Phil 4:13 Ps 116:1-6 Ps 34:19 Ps 118:14 Ps 144:1-2 Ps 28:7-8

Psalms 18:2²The Lord is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer. My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, and my refuge.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 144:2 Ps 62:7 Prov 18:10 Ps 19:14 Ps 91:2 Ps 62:2 2 Sam 22:3 Jer 16:19 Isa 32:2 Ps 91:4

Psalms 18:3³I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 91:15 Ps 145:3 Luke 1:71 Ps 62:8 Rom 8:31-39 2 Sam 22:4 Ps 55:16 Ps 96:4 Ps 28:1-2 Neh 9:5

Psalms 18:4⁴The waves of death engulfed me, the currents of chaos overwhelmed me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 116:3 2 Cor 1:9 Mark 14:33-34 Matt 27:24-25 2 Sam 22:5-6 Isa 53:3-4 Jonah 2:2-7 Matt 26:47 Matt 27:39-44 Ps 124:4

Psalms 18:5⁵The ropes of Sheol tightened around me, the snares of death trapped me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 86:13 Acts 2:24 Ps 88:15-17 Ps 88:3-8 Eccl 9:12 Ps 116:3

Psalms 18:6⁶In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 50:15 2 Sam 22:7 Ps 34:15 Ps 130:1-2 Ps 120:1 Ps 18:3-4 Ps 27:4-5 2 Chr 30:27 Exod 2:23 Acts 12:5

Psalms 18:7⁷The earth heaved and shook. The roots of the mountains trembled; they heaved because he was angry.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Acts 4:31 Ezek 38:19-20 Ps 68:7-8 Acts 16:25-26 Deut 32:22 Jer 4:24 Judg 5:4 1 Cor 13:2 Hab 3:10 Hab 3:6

Psalms 18:8⁸Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth. He hurled down fiery coals.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 21:9 Ps 11:6 Nah 1:5-6 Amos 4:11 Dan 7:10 Gen 19:28 Lev 10:2 Num 16:35 Ps 144:5-6 Deut 29:20

Psalms 18:9⁹He made the sky sink as he descended; a thick cloud was under his feet.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 144:5-15 2 Pet 3:10 2 Sam 22:10 Deut 33:26 Deut 5:22-23 Heb 12:26 Joel 3:16 John 13:7 Mark 15:33 Matt 24:29

Psalms 18:10¹⁰He mounted a winged angel and flew; he glided on the wings of the wind.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 104:3 2 Sam 22:11-12 Ps 99:1 Ezek 1:5-14 Ezek 10:20-22 Ps 80:1

Psalms 18:11¹¹He shrouded himself in darkness, in thick rain clouds.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Deut 4:11 Ps 97:2 Joel 2:2 Ps 81:7 Ps 91:1 Ps 27:5

Psalms 18:12¹²From the brightness in front of him came hail and fiery coals.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Josh 10:11 Rev 16:21 Exod 9:23-24 Matt 17:2 Matt 17:5 2 Sam 22:13-15 Hab 3:4-5 Ps 104:2 Ps 97:3-4

Psalms 18:13¹³The Lord thundered in the sky; the Most High shouted.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 104:7 1 Sam 7:10 Ps 140:10 Ps 29:3-4 Deut 32:24 Exod 20:18 Ezek 10:5 Hab 3:5 Job 40:9 John 12:29

Psalms 18:14¹⁴He shot his arrows and scattered them, many lightning bolts and routed them.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 144:6 Hab 3:11 Deut 32:23 Deut 32:42 Isa 30:30 Job 6:4 Josh 10:10 Num 24:8 Ps 77:17 Job 38:35

Psalms 18:15¹⁵The depths of the sea were exposed; the inner regions of the world were uncovered by your battle cry, Lord, by the powerful breath from your nose.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 106:9 Exod 15:8 Mic 6:2 2 Sam 22:16 Jer 31:37 Job 4:9 Josh 3:13-16 Ps 104:5 Ps 76:6 2 Kgs 19:7

Psalms 18:16¹⁶He reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me from the surging water.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:2 Sam 22:17 Ps 144:7 Jonah 2:5-6 Ps 57:3 Ps 18:43 Exod 2:10 Ps 32:6 Ps 40:1-3 Rev 17:15

Psalms 18:17¹⁷He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Heb 2:14-15 Job 16:9 Ps 142:6 Ps 35:10 Ps 69:4-14 Eph 6:10-12 Ps 118:7 2 Sam 22:1 2 Sam 22:18 Ps 18:40-41

Psalms 18:18¹⁸They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the Lord helped me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Obad 1:10-14 Deut 32:35 Jer 18:17 Ps 46:11 Ps 59:16 1 Sam 30:6 2 Sam 22:19 Ps 46:1-2 Zech 1:15

Psalms 18:19¹⁹He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 118:5 Ps 31:8 Ps 18:36 Job 36:16 Ps 40:2 2 Sam 22:18-27 Ps 37:23 1 Kgs 10:9

Psalms 18:20²⁰The Lord repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 24:4 1 Cor 3:8 Matt 6:4 Ps 58:11 Job 22:30 Prov 11:18 Heb 7:26 Isa 49:4 Isa 62:11 Ps 18:24

Psalms 18:21²¹For I have obeyed the Lord ’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 119:102 1 John 2:19 Acts 24:16 Prov 8:32 Ps 17:4 Ps 26:1 1 Thess 2:10 2 Chr 34:33 1 Sam 15:11 Ps 119:10-11

Psalms 18:22²²For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 119:13 Ps 119:112 Ps 119:30 Ps 119:117 Ps 119:128 John 5:14

Psalms 18:23²³I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Matt 18:8-9 Matt 5:29-30 1 Chr 29:17 1 Sam 26:23 Ps 11:7 Ps 17:3 Ps 37:27 Ps 7:1-8

Psalms 18:24²⁴The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Matt 10:41-42 Ruth 2:12 1 Sam 26:23 Heb 6:16 2 Thess 1:6-7

Psalms 18:25²⁵You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Matt 5:7 Ps 62:12 Matt 18:33-35 1 Kgs 8:32 Ezek 18:25-30 Neh 9:17 Ps 112:4-6 Ps 41:1-4 Isa 26:7 Isa 57:1-2

Psalms 18:26²⁶You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 3:34 Lev 26:23-24 Jas 2:13 Lev 26:27-28 Ps 109:17-19 Rom 2:4-6 Rom 2:9

Psalms 18:27²⁷For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Isa 66:2 Isa 57:15 Jas 2:5 2 Sam 22:28 Ps 101:5 2 Cor 8:9 Ps 9:18 Isa 10:12 Isa 3:9 Luke 1:52-53

Psalms 18:28²⁸Indeed, you light my lamp, Lord. My God illuminates the darkness around me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:2 Sam 22:29 Job 29:3 Isa 42:16 Matt 4:16 1 Pet 2:9 Luke 1:79 Prov 20:27 Ps 112:4 Isa 62:1 Ps 132:17

Psalms 18:29²⁹Indeed, with your help I can charge against an army; by my God’s power I can jump over a wall.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:2 Sam 22:30 Eph 6:10-13 2 Cor 12:9-10 Rev 3:21 Col 2:15 1 Cor 15:10 Ps 144:10 Ps 44:6-7 1 Sam 23:2 2 Sam 5:19-20

Psalms 18:30³⁰The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord ’s promise is reliable. He is a shield to all who take shelter in him.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Deut 32:4 Prov 30:5 2 Sam 22:31 Ps 84:11-12 Ps 12:6 Rev 15:3 Ps 19:7-10 Ps 119:140 Ps 18:2 Ps 25:10

Psalms 18:31³¹Indeed, who is God besides the Lord? Who is a protector besides our God?Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Deut 32:31 Ps 86:8 2 Sam 22:32 Deut 32:39 Isa 45:5 1 Sam 2:2 Isa 45:21-22

Psalms 18:32³²The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Isa 45:5 2 Cor 3:5 2 Sam 22:33 Ps 28:7 Ps 91:2 Ps 93:1

Psalms 18:33³³He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Hab 3:19 Deut 32:13 Deut 33:29 2 Sam 2:18 2 Sam 22:14

Psalms 18:34³⁴He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 144:1 Ps 46:9 2 Sam 22:36 Isa 28:6 Isa 45:1 Jer 49:35 Hos 1:5

Psalms 18:35³⁵You give me your protective shield; your right hand supports me. Your willingness to help enables me to prevail.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:2 Sam 22:36 Jas 3:17-18 Ps 28:7 2 Cor 10:1 Gal 5:22-23 Deut 33:29 Isa 40:11 Ps 17:7 Isa 22:3 Ps 45:3-4

Psalms 18:36³⁶You widen my path; my feet do not slip.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 4:12 2 Sam 22:37 Job 36:16 Ps 4:1 Job 18:7 Luke 12:50 Luke 24:46-48

Psalms 18:37³⁷I chase my enemies and catch them; I do not turn back until I wipe them out.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Isa 53:10-12 Ps 44:5 Isa 63:1-6 Num 24:17-19 Ps 118:11-12 Ps 3:7 Ps 35:2 Ps 35:5 Ps 37:20 Ps 9:3

Psalms 18:38³⁸I beat them to death; they fall at my feet.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:1 Sam 17:49-51 1 Sam 23:5 2 Sam 10:1-19 2 Sam 18:7-8 2 Sam 21:15-22 2 Sam 22:39 2 Sam 5:1-25 2 Sam 8:1-18 Ps 36:12 Ps 47:3

Psalms 18:39³⁹You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:2 Sam 22:40-41 Ps 18:32 1 Cor 15:25-28 Eph 1:22 Isa 45:14 1 Chr 22:18 Ezek 30:24-25 John 15:23 Lam 5:5 Prov 8:36

Psalms 18:40⁴⁰You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 21:12 Ps 94:23

Psalms 18:41⁴¹They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the Lord, but he does not answer them.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 1:28 Job 27:9 2 Sam 22:42-43 Ezek 8:18 Hos 7:14 Isa 1:15 Isa 59:1-2 Jer 11:11 Jer 14:12 Job 35:12-13

Psalms 18:42⁴²I grind them as fine windblown dust; I beat them underfoot like clay in the streets.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Isa 10:6 2 Kgs 13:7 Isa 41:15-16 Zech 10:5 Isa 25:10 Isa 41:2 Mal 4:3 Ps 50:22

Psalms 18:43⁴³You rescue me from a hostile army. You make me a leader of nations; people over whom I had no authority are now my subjects.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Isa 55:5 2 Sam 3:1 1 Pet 2:10 Isa 52:15 2 Sam 19:9 Eph 1:22 2 Sam 22:44-46 Acts 5:31 Ps 22:27-28 Rev 11:15

Psalms 18:44⁴⁴When they hear of my exploits, they submit to me. Foreigners are powerless before me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 66:3 Ps 81:15 2 Sam 22:44-46 Deut 33:29 2 Sam 1:13 Ezek 44:7 Isa 62:8 Ps 68:30 Rom 10:16-17

Psalms 18:45⁴⁵Foreigners lose their courage; they shake with fear as they leave their strongholds.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Mic 7:17 Isa 24:4 Jas 1:11 Rev 6:16

Psalms 18:46⁴⁶The Lord is alive! My Protector is praiseworthy. The God who delivers me is exalted as king.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:2 Sam 22:47 Ps 18:2 Ps 57:5 Rev 1:18 Jer 10:10 John 14:19 Luke 1:47 Ps 68:20 Ps 79:9 Ps 57:11

Psalms 18:47⁴⁷The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 47:3 Rom 12:19 2 Sam 22:48 Nah 1:2 Ps 144:2 Deut 32:35

Psalms 18:48⁴⁸He delivers me from my enemies. You snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 140:1 Ps 140:11 Ps 140:4 Ps 86:14 Ps 59:1-2 Ps 7:16 Phil 2:9 Ps 22:27-30 Ps 89:13

Psalms 18:49⁴⁹So I will give you thanks before the nations, O Lord. I will sing praises to you.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Rom 15:9 2 Sam 22:50-51 1 Tim 6:13 Matt 26:30 Ps 108:1 Ps 108:3 Ps 138:4 Ps 14:7 Ps 30:12 Ps 72:18-19

Psalms 18:50⁵⁰He gives his king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever.”Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 144:10 2 Sam 7:13 Ps 132:10 Ps 89:3-4 Acts 2:34-36 Isa 9:6-7 Luke 1:31-33 Ps 78:71-72 Rom 11:29 Gal 3:16

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