American Standard Version
Psalms 18:30
30As for God, his way is perfect:The word of Jehovah is tried;He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
Psalms 18:30 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
- New International Version (NIV)As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
- English Standard Version (ESV)This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
- New King James Version (NKJV)As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
Context of Psalms 18:30
28For thou wilt light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness. 29For by thee I run upon a troop; And by my God do I leap over a wall. As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him. 31For who is God, save Jehovah? And who is a rock, besides our God, 32The God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way perfect?
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הָאֵל֮ תָּמִ֪ים דַּ֫רְכּ֥וֹ אִמְרַֽת־יְהוָ֥ה צְרוּפָ֑ה מָגֵ֥ן ה֝֗וּא לְכֹ֤ל׀ הַחֹסִ֬ים בּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 18:30
- Psalms 19:7The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.
- Psalms 25:10All the paths of Jehovah are lovingkindness and truth Unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
- Deuteronomy 32:4The Rock, his work is perfect; For all his ways are justice: A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, Just and right is he.
- 2 Samuel 22:31As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
- Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
- Romans 12:2And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
- Revelation 15:3And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, O Lord God, the Almighty; righteous and true are thy ways, thou King of the ages.
- Psalms 12:6The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.
- Psalms 19:8The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.
- Psalms 119:140Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.
- Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is tried: He is a shield unto them that take refuge in him.
- Psalms 18:2Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
- Psalms 17:7Show thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them that take refuge in thee From those that rise upagainst them.
- Psalms 84:11For Jehovah God is a sun and a shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Commentaries on Psalms 18:30
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 30God, his way is perfect - His conduct is like his nature, absolutely pure. The word of the Lord is tried - Literally tried in the fire. It has stood all tests; and has never failed those who pleaded it before its author. He is a buckler - A sure protection to every simple believing soul. We cannot believe his word too implicity; nor trust too confidently in him.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 30As for God - The declaration in this verse is suggested by the facts narrated in the previous verses. The contemplation of those facts leads the thoughts of the author of the psalm up to the Great Source of all these blessings, and to these general reflections on his character. “As for God,” that is, in respect to that Great Being, who has delivered me, his ways are all perfect; his word is tried; he is a shield to all those who trust in him. His way is…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 29-50Verses 29-50 When we praise for one mercy, we must observe the many more, with which we have been compassed all our days. Many things had contributed to David's advancement, and he owns the hand of God in them all, to teach us to do likewise. In verse #(32), and the following verses, are the gifts of God to the spiritual warrior, whereby he is prepared for the contest, after the example of his victorious Leader. Learn that we must seek release being made…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 30perfect: God’s character is full of integrity. He is completely trustworthy (see Psalm 18:26). God promises to protect his people, and he keeps this promise. Seeking God's protection requires trust and faith. Despite his feelings or external circumstances, the psalmist makes a deep commitment to the Lord. He experiences joy (Psalms 5:11; 64:10) as he waits for the Lord's rescue (Psalm 57:1).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 30-3230-32. God's perfection is the source of his own, which has resulted from his trust on the one hand, and God's promised help on the other. tried--"as metals are tried by fire and proved genuine" (Psa 12:6). Shield (Psa 3:3). Girding was essential to free motion on account of the looseness of Oriental dresses; hence it is an expressive figure for describing the gift of strength.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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