Psalm 18:46

The LORD Is My Rock · Psalm 18:1–50
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Translations

Modern
The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted—
Traditional
The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
Literal
YHWH lives! And blessed be my Rock, and the God of my salvation be exalted—
Latin
Vivit Dominus, et benedictus Deus meus, et exaltetur Deus salutis meæ.

Original

Hebrew
English
The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted—

Notes

The psalmist again reflects on the Lord’s victories. God’s amazing rescue and the king’s victory are cause for celebration.

This psalm describes a royal story of God rescuing his king. A similar version of this psalm appears in 2 Samuel 22:1–51. The psalm encourages those who hear the earlier prayers for help in Psalms 16 and 17.

The psalmist describes the dramatic nature of God’s rescue in three different ways (Psalm 18:7–15, 16–19, 30–36). The psalm also offers hope that a future Son of David will completely defeat evil (Psalm 18:43–50; compare Psalm 2).

The psalms in this section emphasize integrity and purity (Psalms 17:15; 18:20–26; 19:13–14). They describe people as living in God’s presence (Psalms 16:9–11; 17:15) and remaining steadfast (15:5; 16:8).

Parallels

2 Samuel 22:1–51

Glossary

David Jude, Letter of Music Psalms, Book of Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

King David Praise is Due to God on Account of His Salvation