Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies. New Living Translation I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies. English Standard Version I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. Berean Standard Bible I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. King James Bible I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. New King James Version I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies. New American Standard Bible I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies. NASB 1995 I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies. NASB 1977 I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies. Legacy Standard Bible I call upon Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies. Amplified Bible I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; And I am saved from my enemies. Christian Standard Bible I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was saved from my enemies. Holman Christian Standard Bible I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was saved from my enemies. American Standard Version I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies. Contemporary English Version I praise you, LORD! I prayed, and you rescued me from my enemies. English Revised Version I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD should be praised. I called on him, and I was saved from my enemies. Good News Translation I call to the LORD, and he saves me from my enemies. Praise the LORD! International Standard Version I cried out to the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I was delivered from my enemies. NET Bible I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies. New Heart English Bible I call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. Webster's Bible Translation I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. World English Bible I call on Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised; and I am saved from my enemies. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI call on YHWH, the Praised One, "" And I am saved from my enemies. Young's Literal Translation The 'Praised One' I call Jehovah, And from my enemies I am saved. Smith's Literal Translation Praising, I will call upon Jehovah, and I shall be saved from mine enemies. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePraising I will call upon the Lord: and I shall be saved from my enemies. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Praised be the LORD, I exclaim! I have been delivered from my enemies. New Revised Standard Version I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, so I shall be saved from my enemies. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI will call upon the LORD; so shall I be saved from mine enemies. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I shall cry to LORD JEHOVAH and I shall be saved from my enemies. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Praised, I cry, is the LORD, And I am saved from mine enemies. Brenton Septuagint Translation I will call upon the Lord with praises, and I shall be saved from mine enemies. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD is My Rock…2The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. 4The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me.… Cross References 2 Samuel 22:4 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. Psalm 116:2 Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. Psalm 145:18 The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” Psalm 55:16 But I call to God, and the LORD saves me. Psalm 91:15 When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. Psalm 34:6 This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles. Psalm 56:9 Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side. Psalm 118:5 In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. Psalm 138:3 On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul. Romans 10:13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Joel 2:32 And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD. Acts 2:21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ Acts 4:12 Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” 1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours: Treasury of Scripture I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies. I will Psalm 5:2,3 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray… Psalm 28:1,2 A Psalm of David. Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit… Psalm 55:16 As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. who Psalm 65:1,2 To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David. Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed… Psalm 76:4 Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey. Nehemiah 9:5 Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. so shall Psalm 50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Psalm 91:15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. Luke 1:71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; Jump to Previous Cry Enemies Praise Praised Safe Saved WorthyJump to Next Cry Enemies Praise Praised Safe Saved WorthyPsalm 18 1. David praises God for his manifold and marvelous blessingsI will call upon the LORD This phrase emphasizes the act of prayer and reliance on God. In the historical context of ancient Israel, calling upon the LORD was a common practice for seeking divine intervention and guidance. The Hebrew word for "call" (קָרָא, qara) implies a vocal and earnest plea. This reflects the personal relationship between the psalmist, traditionally David, and God. David often called upon God during times of distress, as seen in 1 Samuel 23:10-12 when he sought guidance while being pursued by Saul. This act of calling upon God is a demonstration of faith and trust in His power and willingness to respond. who is worthy to be praised so shall I be saved from my enemies Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 18, David is expressing his trust and reliance on God. This psalm is a song of deliverance, reflecting on how God has saved him from his enemies. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 3. Enemies The adversaries from whom David seeks deliverance. These can be understood as literal enemies in David's life or symbolic of spiritual battles believers face. 4. Praise The act of worship and adoration directed towards God, acknowledging His worthiness and power. 5. Salvation The deliverance and protection that God provides, both in physical and spiritual contexts. Teaching Points The Power of Calling on GodCalling upon the Lord is an act of faith and dependence. It acknowledges our need for His intervention and His ability to save. The Worthiness of God God is worthy of our praise not only for what He does but for who He is. Our worship should be rooted in His character and faithfulness. Deliverance from Enemies While David faced physical enemies, believers today can apply this to spiritual battles. Trusting in God for deliverance is crucial in overcoming sin and temptation. Praise as a Weapon Praise is not just an expression of gratitude but a powerful tool in spiritual warfare. It shifts our focus from our problems to God's power. Living in Assurance of Salvation Confidence in God's salvation allows us to live boldly, knowing that He is our protector and deliverer. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 18How does the humble tone in Psalm 131 compare to other passages that depict a vengeful or warlike God (e.g., Deuteronomy 20)? What do Bible verses say about abundance? What is the meaning of Psalm 23? (2 Samuel 22 compared with Psalm 18) Why do these passages have slight variations if both are supposed to be inspired or accurate accounts?(3) Presents a trifling verbal variation from Samuel.Verse 3. - I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised. Not so much a simple future, "I will call upon the Lord at some particular time," as a future of continuance, "I call, and will ever call, upon the Lord, worthy to be praised;" and so - i.e., so long as I call - shall I be saved from mine enemies (comp. Psalm 5:10, 12; Psalm 6:8-10; Psalm 10:15, 16, etc.). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will call uponאֶקְרָ֣א (’eq·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel [who is worthy] to be praised; מְ֭הֻלָּל (mə·hul·lāl) Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1984: To shine so shall I be saved אִוָּשֵֽׁעַ׃ (’iw·wā·šê·a‘) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor from וּמִן־ (ū·min-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of my enemies. אֹ֝יְבַ֗י (’ō·yə·ḇay) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary Links Psalm 18:3 NIVPsalm 18:3 NLT Psalm 18:3 ESV Psalm 18:3 NASB Psalm 18:3 KJV Psalm 18:3 BibleApps.com Psalm 18:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 18:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 18:3 French Bible Psalm 18:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 18:3 I call on Yahweh who is worthy (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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