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Psalm 18

Psalm 18:49

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

Modern
Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.
Traditional
Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
Literal
Upon thus, I will confess You among the nations, O YHWH, and to Your name I will sing praise.
Latin
Propterea confitebor tibi in nationibus, Domine, et nomini tuo psalmum dicam;

Original

Hebrew
English
Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.

Notes

Psalms 18:49

The psalmist's vision of praise among the nations inspired Paul in his mission to the Gentiles (Romans 15:9).

Psalms 18:46–50

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

Psalms 18:1–50

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).

Psalms 15:1–19:14

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

Missions: General Scriptures Concerning Testimony: Religious Thankfulness: Resolve to offer Thanksgiving: Saints: Resolved to offer